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subpoena
[ suh-pee-nuh, suhb- ]
noun
- the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
verb (used with object)
- to serve with a subpoena.
subpoena
/ səbˈpiːnə; səˈpiːnə /
noun
- a writ issued by a court of justice requiring a person to appear before the court at a specified time
verb
- tr to serve with a subpoena
subpoena
- An order of a court, a legislature, or a grand jury compelling a witness to be present at a trial or hearing, under penalty of fine or imprisonment. Subpoena is Latin for “under penalty.”
Word History and Origins
Origin of subpoena1
Word History and Origins
Origin of subpoena1
Example Sentences
A journalist gets subpoenaed and asked to reveal a confidential source.
With Republicans in control of the Senate, the Democrats on the investigations committee have minimal power, since they can’t hold hearings or subpoena witnesses.
The raid took place after prosecutors refused her request for more time to respond to a subpoena requesting her to provide proof of purchase for her watches.
He has not received a subpoena before, his legal representation said.
County Sheriff Robert Luna sued the Civilian Oversight Commission after it attempted to subpoena records about deputy-involved shootings and beatings.
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