Wordiyosubpoena
🇬🇧 UK/sәb'pi:nә/🇺🇸 US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A legal writ ordering someone to appear in court or produce evidence, under penalty for non-compliance
传票；法院传唤令
v.
To summon someone or require evidence to be produced by means of a legal writ
用传票传唤；依法要求提供证据
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.issue a subpoena签发传票
- 2.serve a subpoena送达传票
- 3.subpoena duces tecum文件提交传票
- 4.comply with a subpoena遵从传票
Example Sentences
- 1.
The journalist received a subpoena requiring her to reveal her confidential sources.
- 2.
The company was served with a subpoena to produce all financial records from the past five years.
- 3.
Ignoring a subpoena can result in serious legal consequences, including contempt of court.