Synonyms:
subpoena, subpoena_ad_testificandum
Meaning: a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
subpoena
Meaning: serve or summon with a subpoena; "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"
Usage examples
I have yet,' says I, 'to shake hands with a subpoena server.'