| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
| to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle. |
summons (ˈsʌmənz) ![]() | |
| —n , pl -monses | |
| 1. | a call, signal, or order to do something, esp to appear in person or attend at a specified place or time |
| 2. | a. an official order requiring a person to attend court, either to answer a charge or to give evidence |
| b. Compare warrant the writ making such an order | |
| 3. | a call or command given to the members of an assembly to convene a meeting |
| —vb | |
| 4. | to take out a summons against (a person) |
| [C13: from Old French somonse, from somondre to | |