An invitation; a calling together. Also, a congregation.

= summons, n. (in various senses).

The action of summon, v. (in various senses); an instance of this.

= summons, n. (in various senses).

An order or request for someone to be present; a summons, an invitation. Also figurative.

A summons (in various senses).

The action of summoning someone, esp. to a court of law, tribunal, etc.; the fact of being summoned.

The action of sending for; invitation.

figurative or in figurative phrases: Call, summons.

The action or an act of calling, inviting, or summoning a person; invitation, summons. Now rare except as merged with sense 1.

The calling (of a person) from a specified place or association; (of the spirit) from present surroundings. Obsolete.

Invitation, summons.

Bidding, invitation.

The written appeal or circular letter issued by a Parliament ‘whip’ to summon the members of his party.