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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summons Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The ancient scroll summons a long-forgotten warrior to aid in the battle.
- The desperate traveler summons a taxi to escape the rainstorm.
- The child summons their imaginary friend to play with them.
- The teacher summons a student to the principal's office for disciplinary reasons.
- The magician summons a rabbit out of a hat as part of their illusion.
- The old woman summons her grandchildren to her bedside, knowing her time is near.
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
warrant, subpoena, writ,process, ticket,capias
dismisses, dismisses, turns away,sends (away), turns away, sends (away), ejects, casts out, banishes, ejects
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.
