Subpoena Definition & Meaning
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; "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"
"Subpoena" in song lyrics
See how subpoena is used in real songs:
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"Then I got a letter a subpoena"
The Cross Movement — Off The Hook -
"Not a warrant, not even a subpoena"
Murs — Better Than the Best -
"In these gold dash streets, Here's your subpoena"
Trife Diesel f/ Freeway, Termanology — Project Leaders
Words that rhyme with subpoena
Usage tips for "subpoena"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does subpoena mean?
- 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 serve or summon with a subpoena; "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"
- What part of speech is subpoena?
- Subpoena is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does subpoena have?
- Subpoena has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).