Synonyms of subpoena

Synonyms and similar words for subpoena

Meaning of subpoena

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. noun A motive or thing which can compel or demand something, or summon someone.

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Questions about synonyms of subpoena

What is another word for subpoena?

Subpoena has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as citation, summons and invocation.

What does subpoena mean?

Subpoena means 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.