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Subpoenaing: meaning, definitions and examples

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subpoenaing

 

[ sษ™หˆpiห.nษ™.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Subpoenaing refers to the act of issuing a subpoena, which is a legal document that orders an individual to appear in court or produce documents or evidence. This term is commonly used in legal proceedings to ensure that witnesses or evidence are available for trials or hearings. The process requires proper notification and can involve penalties for non-compliance. Subpoenaing can be an essential tool for attorneys seeking to gather evidence or compel testimony.

Synonyms

mandating, ordering, summoning

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer is subpoenaing the witness to testify at the trial.
  • Subpoenaing documents is crucial for building a strong case.
  • The court ordered the subpoenaing of financial records.
  • She was subpoenaed to provide testimony regarding the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "subpoenaing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น citar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorladen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memanggil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะปะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wezwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฌๅ–šใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assignation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ citaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mahkemeye รงaฤŸฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œํ™˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุฏุนุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edvolรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predvolanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ็ฅจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vabilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™vษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ citaciรณn

Word origin

The term 'subpoena' originates from the Latin phrase 'sub poena', which means 'under penalty'. This reflects the fact that failure to comply with a subpoena can result in legal penalties. The use of subpoenas has been integral to legal systems for centuries, evolving from English common law to modern judicial processes. Over time, different jurisdictions have developed specific rules and protocols regarding how subpoenas are issued and enforced, ensuring fairness and justice in legal proceedings. The practice of subpoenaing is crucial in gathering evidence, ensuring that witnesses can be compelled to participate in the judicial process, thereby maintaining the integrity of the legal system.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,109, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.