Synonyms of summons
5 similar words
Another word for summons is citation. Other synonyms of summons are subpoena and invocation.
Synonyms and similar words for summons
nounA notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.
- subpoenaA writ (“written order”) requiring someone to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a...
verbTo serve someone with a summons.
nounMore synonyms
- citationAn official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
- invocationA call or summons, especially a judicial call, demand, or order.
- writ of summonsSynonym of summons.
Meaning of summons
- noun A call to do something, especially to come.
- noun A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.
- noun A demand for surrender.
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Questions about synonyms of summons
- What is another word for summons?
- Summons has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as citation, subpoena and invocation.
- What does summons mean?
- Summons means a call to do something, especially to come.
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