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Definition subpoena in British English

subpoena verb

[transitive] verb
/səˈpiːnə/
1

to officially order someone to come to a court of law to give information

Example

It is unlikely that he will be subpoenaed to give evidence.

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1.1

to officially order documents to be produced in a court of law

Example

The prosecution insisted on the subpoenaed bank statements being shown to the jury.

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Definition subpoena in British English