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Subpoenaed: meaning, definitions and examples

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subpoenaed

 

[ səˈpiː.nə ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

Subpoenaed refers to the act of being summoned to appear in court or produce evidence. It is often associated with legal proceedings, where individuals or organizations are required to provide testimony or documents as part of a legal investigation. Failure to comply with a subpoena can lead to legal consequences, including contempt of court. The term underscores the power of the court to compel individuals to cooperate within judicial processes.

Synonyms

called, ordered, summoned

Examples of usage

  • She was subpoenaed to testify in the trial.
  • The documents were subpoenaed by the defense team.
  • He was subpoenaed after being named as a witness.

Translations

Translations of the word "subpoenaed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intimado

🇮🇳 समन किया गया

🇩🇪 vorzuladen

🇮🇩 disidangkan

🇺🇦 викликаний

🇵🇱 wezwany

🇯🇵 召喚された

🇫🇷 assigné

🇪🇸 citada

🇹🇷 mahkemeye çağrılmış

🇰🇷 소환된

🇸🇦 تم استدعاؤه

🇨🇿 předvolán

🇸🇰 predvolaný

🇨🇳 传票传唤的

🇸🇮 poklican

🇮🇸 boðið

🇰🇿 шақырылған

🇬🇪 გამოწვეული

🇦🇿 çağırılmış

🇲🇽 citatorio

Word origin

The word 'subpoena' originates from the Latin phrase 'sub poena', which means 'under penalty'. This term was used in the legal system to signify that a person is commanded to appear in court or face penalties. The evolution of subpoena in English dates back to the late Middle Ages when it became a part of the English legal lexicon. Its usage has persisted through the centuries, adapting to the formal legal system we see today. The term has become a symbol of legal authority, representing the judicial power to enforce compliance from individuals and organizations in the pursuit of justice.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,172, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.