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subpoena

[suh-pee-nuh, suhb-] / səˈpi nə, səb- /
NOUN
writ
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decree mandate summons warrant
STRONG
command
WEAK
court order written order
VERB
issue a writ
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cite summon
WEAK
order to testify serve a court order serve notice

Example Sentences

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Every question asked, every draft generated, every strategic pivot is preserved in the platform’s logs and available on subpoena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Cal/OSHA escalated its efforts on Dec. 22, issuing a subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Still, quashing a grand-jury subpoena is one of the rarest of judicial actions.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

A justice department spokesperson described the subpoena as "completely unnecessary".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

When Walter received a subpoena from Karen Kelly's husband to testify at a hearing where the Kellys would be fighting over their children's custody, he knew it was going to cause him serious problems.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson