subpoena

A legal order that requires a person to be part of a court case or investigation.



Word Structure

suh-PEE-nuh

Sentence Examples

Subpoenas compel one to tell.

The subpoena demanded evidence.

The court subpoenaed his testimony.

Semantic Relatives

Compel

Congress

Court

Evidence

Summoned

Testimony



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 3 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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