subpoena duces tecum

[ suh-pee-nuh-doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz tey-kuhm, suhb- ]

nounLaw.
  1. a writ directing a person to appear in court and to bring some document described in the writ.

Origin of subpoena duces tecum

1
1755–65; <New Latin: literally, under penalty you shall bring with you

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