Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Subpena \Sub*pe"na\, n. & v. t.
See Subpoena.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Subpoena \Sub*poe"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena
punishment. See Pain.] (Law)
A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of
the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process
by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and
answer the plaintiff's bill. [Written also subpena.]
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Subpoena ad testificandum. [NL.] A writ used to procure the
attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying.
Subpoena duces tecum. [NL.] A writ which requires a witness
to attend and bring certain documents.
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