Summons (Noun)
Meaning 1
An order to appear in person at a given place and time.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The court issued a summons for the defendant to appear in front of the judge on Friday at 2 PM.
- The jury received a summons to report for duty on the first Monday of the month.
- After being called for jury duty, she received a summons to appear at the courthouse at 8 AM.
- The judge issued a summons for the plaintiff to testify in court the following week.
- He received a summons to appear before the grand jury to answer questions about the incident.
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Meaning 2
A writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A request to be present; "they came at his bidding".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.