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nə, səb- noun
1.
the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
verb (used with object)
2.
to serve with a subpoena.
Also, sub·pe·na.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin sub poenā under penalty (the first words of the writ)
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin sub poenā under penalty (the first words of the writ)
Related forms
un·sub·poe·naed, adjective
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subpoena (səbˈpiːnə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a writ issued by a court of justice requiring a person to appear before the court at a specified time |
| —vb , -nas, -naing, -naed | |
| 2. | (tr) to serve with a subpoena |
| [C15: from Latin: under penalty] | |
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Word Origin & History
subpoena
1422, sub pena, from M.L. sub poena "under penalty," the first words of the writ commanding the presence of someone under penalty of failure, from L. sub "under" + poena, ablative of poena "penalty" (see penal). The verb is attested from 1640.
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Cultural Dictionary
subpoena [(suh-pee-nuh)]An order of a court, a legislature, or a grand jury compelling a witness to be present at a trial or hearing, under penalty of fine or imprisonment. Subpoena is Latin for “under penalty.”
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Example sentences
All subpoenas for records require a judge or magistrate's signature.
It's a surprisingly difficult theory to prove, and nothing short of government subpoenas is likely to do it.
Unlike warrants, subpoenas can be issued with less than probable cause.
It is your responsibility to determine how to serve subpoenas correctly.
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