What is the meaning of subpoena?

noun

  • 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

  • Serve or summon with a subpoena.
    • usage: "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"
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