Summons (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A request to be present; "they came at his bidding".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
An order to appear in person at a given place and time.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.