SUBPOENAS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word subpoenas. (close relations)
Definition of SUBPOENAS
subpoena
Best Alternative Words for SUBPOENAS
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summons | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a request to be present • an order to appear in person at a given place and time • a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant verb • call in an official matter, such as to attend court | ||||||||
citations | nounn | |||||||
noun • thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948 • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • a passage or expression that is quoted or cited • a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding | ||||||||
mandates | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a document giving an official instruction or command • a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves • the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory verb • assign under a mandate • make mandatory • assign authority to | ||||||||
warrants | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts • a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price • formal and explicit approval • a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications verb • provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action) • stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of | ||||||||
writs | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer | ||||||||
subpoena ad testificandum | nounn | |||||||
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 |