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summons
an official order to appear in court
In more detail
1. (noun) an official written order to appear in court or to do something
2. (verb) to order someone officially to appear in court or at a place
3. (noun) a call or signal that asks someone to come
Examples
- 1. He received a summons to testify at the trial.
- 2. The witness was summoned to appear in court next week.
- 3. The bell was a summons for all students to gather in the hall.
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