| 单词 | subpoena |
| 释义 | subpoena (once / 3473 pages) nv A subpoena is a document that requires its recipient to appear in court as a witness. If you receive a subpoena, it doesn't mean you've done anything wrong; it just means you may have information that's needed by the court. Subpoena can also be a verb: You can subpoena someone by giving them a subpoena. If you receive a subpoena but fail to carry out its instructions, you're in big trouble. This fact is suggested by the Latin roots of this word: the prefix sub- means "under" and poena means "penalty." One nice thing about a subpoena is that it's not a summons; if you get one of those, it means you're being sued. WORD FAMILYsubpoena: subpoenaed, subpoenaing, subpoenas USAGE EXAMPLESThe City Attorney’s Office wants to quash the subpoenas, and a hearing on that is scheduled next month. Los Angeles Times(Dec 24, 2016) A spokesman for the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, which issued the subpoena, declined comment. Reuters(Dec 23, 2016) Guidelines for law enforcement listed on the company’s website include a requirement for a court order or subpoena before it releases user information. The Guardian(Dec 20, 2016) 1n a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court Syn|Hyper subpoena ad testificandum judicial writ, writ (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer 2v serve or summon with a subpoena The witness and her records were subpoenaed Hyper process, serve, swear out deliver a warrant or summons to someone |
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