subpoena 1 of 2

as in summons
a written notice ordering a person to appear in court received a subpoena to appear as a witness for the prosecution

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subpoena

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verb

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Recent Examples of subpoena
Noun
On Thursday, a source confirmed to the Daily News that The Hotel Chandler on E. 31st St. was targeted with the subpoena. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025 Morgan and Morgan is expected to fight any subpoena. Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Massachusetts subpoenaed financial technology company Robinhood last week seeking information about its new sports event futures trading product available in 49 states. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Its long-time accountants were subpoenaed for financial records by the Manhattan district attorney’s office. Kara Scannell, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subpoena
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpoena
Noun
  • She was given two pink-colored summonses by the New York Police Department — one for obstructing pedestrian traffic and the other for failure to disperse — before being released.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Most of those offenders, 671, were issued summonses but another 313 were arrested, including 180 who had outstanding warrants, police said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Meetings are cited as a particular example; hold them only when necessary.
    Michael Peregrine, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The decision aims to expedite the construction process, which the administration cites as crucial for national security.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Sammie’s music even summons traditional Chinese dancers, awakening Americanized Bo and Grace’s cultural heritage.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Trump summoned House Republicans to the White House for a midday meeting as the beleaguered speaker pulls out all the stops to nudge the process forward before lawmakers leave Thursday for a two-week spring recess.
    Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After requesting and being granted his release from the Professional Fighters League, Pitbull signed with the UFC and has landed a major fight on one of the year’s biggest cards.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Her father even requested a family meeting to talk things through.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Boston also has No. 2 overall prospect Roman Anthony seemingly ready for his MLB debut, and likely will get called up shortly into the season and is considered the future of the organization, so moving off Abreu for Athony's future stardom isn't a bad idea.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The moves come on the heels of the Hawks calling up Kevin Korchinski on Thursday from Rockford.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Material Buyers Club is a group of large purchasers convened by the Green Science Policy Institute.
    Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The move-in was cemented Thursday and Friday afternoon with SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group and Transportation Committee convening for the first-ever public meetings in the new space.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by calling out or waving your arms.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Michelle Williams is calling out bad plane etiquette!
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Big Sean was faced with a difficult decision when he was asked to pick between his two favorite rappers, Eminem and Lil Wayne.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Her mom has successfully kept her isolated from her grandfather even though Hazel has asked a lot about him and shown interest in getting to know him.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Subpoena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpoena. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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