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writ of summons

writ of summons

noun Law.
a writ requiring one to appear in court to answer a complaint.

Origin:
1835–45
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a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes
to secure property or title to a person by formal or legal process; to terminate legal proceedings by mutual consent of the parties
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