Summons Definition & Meaning
summons
- noun
- a request to be present; "they came at his bidding"
- 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
"Summons" in song lyrics
See how summons is used in real songs:
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"No Funky Drummer loser pass summons"
3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques -
"Most of my crew is running, can't even afford a summons"
Cormega f/ AZ, Foxy Brown, Nas — La Familia -
"Justice is in activity,this is your summons"
Grand Agent f/ Planet Asia — It's Only Right
Words that rhyme with summons
Usage tips for "summons"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does summons mean?
- a request to be present; "they came at his bidding" 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 call in an official matter, such as to attend court
- What part of speech is summons?
- Summons is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does summons have?
- Summons has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).