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subpoena

The correct spelling is subpoena.

How to pronounce subpoena

/səˈpiːnə/
noun

IPA: /səˈpiːnə/

Say it like: Sub-poe-na

The correct spelling is subpoena. A writ requiring a defendant to appear in court to answer a plaintiff's claim.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A writ requiring a defendant to appear in court to answer a plaintiff's claim.
  2. 2.A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony.

verb

  1. 1.To summon with a subpoena.

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