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SUBPOENAS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word subpoenas. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word subpoenas. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SUBPOENAS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subpoenas, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
process serve writ
Phrases (2)
judicial writswear out

Alternatives for SUMMONS

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