Definition of Subpoena

a legal document requiring an individual to appear in court

Examples of Subpoena in a sentence

As soon as I received the subpoena, I knew I had to testify during the trial.  🔊

Will they arrest my sister if she ignores the court's subpoena and does not take the witness stand?  🔊

If you ignore the judge’s subpoena to appear in court, you will be arrested.  🔊

The subpoena will force the unwilling witness to give testimony.  🔊

When the subpoena is issued, James will have no choice but to explain his actions in court.  🔊

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