summons (Meaning)
summons (n)
a request to be present
an order to appear in person at a given place and time
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
summons (v)
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
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FAQs About the word summons
a request to be present, an order to appear in person at a given place and time, a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance i
writ,warrant, subpoena,process, ticket,capias
sends (away), turns away, dismisses, turns away,sends (away), dismisses, expels, ousts, runs off,boots (out)
The judge summons the defendant to appear before the court.
The CEO summons a meeting with all department heads for an urgent discussion.
The spirit world summons the medium to communicate with the living.
The sorcerer summons a demon to grant him a wish.
