Category:Subpoena

Sub*poe"na, n. Etym: [nl., fr. L. sub under + poena punishment. See Pain.] (law)

Defn: 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.] Subpoena ad testificandum (. Etym: [nl.] A writ used to procure the attendance of a witness for the Purpose of testifying. -- subpoena duces tecum (. Etym: [nl.] A writ which requires a Witness to attend and bring certain documents.

Subpoena Sub*poe"na, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Subpoenaed; p. pr. & vb. n. Subpoenaing.] (law)

Defn: to serve with a writ of subpoena; to command attendance in Court by a legal writ, under a penalty in case of disobedience.