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subpoena meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of subpoena at MeaningMonkey.org. subpoena meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SUBPOENA noun
Definition 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
- synonyms: subpoena ad testificandum
SUBPOENA verb
Definition of subpoena (verb)
- serve or summon with a subpoena
- "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet