Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Nearby Words

compulsory process

 - 2 dictionary results
compulsory process

noun
the right of a defendant to have a court use its subpoena power to compel the appearance of material witnesses before the court 
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Cite This Source
Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: compulsory process
Function: noun
: process served on witnesses to compel their testimony for the defense at trial
NOTE: A criminal defendant has a constitutional right to compulsory process.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see compulsory process on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way