Plural of subpoena
regular plural
The plural of subpoena is subpoenas or subpoenae.
Forms of subpoena
| Singular | subpoena /sə(b)ˈpiː.nə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | subpoenas subpoenae /sə(b)ˈpiː.ni/ |
| Countable | countable |
Subpoenas and subpoenae in a sentence
- "Droning people with subpoenas all over the globe."2016 October 26, David Moye, “Trevor Noah: If Trump is Elected, He’ll Wage ‘Warsuits’”, in Huffington Post, New York, N.Y.: Verizon Media
- The senatorial investigation involved subpoenas and testimony before Congress and, of course, went nowhere.From the entry senatorial
- If he actually files and subpoenas though, the information is really easy to compel in many cases.2003 November 2, Chas, “Seriously considering filing lawsuit.....not a joke.”, in misc.legal (Usenet). From the entry detective
- I purchased a Monterey Herald, reporting the withcalling of the subpoenas, and same is hereto attached.1930, Carlos S. Hardy, The Senate of the State of California, page 557. From the entry withcalling
- “Droning people with subpoenas all over the globe.”2016, David Moye, “Trevor Noah: If Trump Is Elected, He’ll Wage ‘Warsuits’”, in Huffington Post. From the entry drone
Meaning of subpoena
- noun A writ (“written order”) requiring someone to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a witness to give testimony (a subpoena ad testificandum) or to produce evidence (subpoena duces tecum), in default of which the person may be punished.
- noun A writ requiring a defendant to appear in court to answer a plaintiff's claim (a subpoena ad respondendum); in England and Wales, and Ireland, this writ was formerly issued by the Court of Chancery at the plaintiff's request to commence a suit, but the procedure was abolished in 1852.
- noun A motive or thing which can compel or demand something, or summon someone.
Questions about the plural of subpoena
- What is the plural of subpoena?
- The plural of subpoena is subpoenas or subpoenae.
- Which is correct, subpoenas or subpoenae?
- Both are used. subpoenas is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is subpoena countable?
- Subpoena is a countable noun.
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