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subpoena

[-pē′nə]

Etymology: L, sub + poena, penalty

(in law) a document from a court commanding that a person appear at a certain time and place to testify on a specific matter. Subpoenas are governed by federal rules for criminal and civil procedures.

subpoena (sub´pē´n

n the process or writ issued by the court requiring the attendance of a witness at a certain time and place for testimony. It also may order him or her to bring books, records, or other relevant items as evidence.

subpoena duces tecum,

n a subpoena commanding a person to bring books, papers, records, or other items to the court.

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