Summonsed: meaning, definitions and examples

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summonsed

 

[ sʌmənst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Summonsed refers to the act of being called to appear in a court of law or to respond to a legal order. It is often used in conjunction with legal proceedings and implies the necessity for an individual to address specific legal matters.

Synonyms

called, convened, summoned

Examples of usage

  • She was summonsed to court for the hearing.
  • He received a summonsed notice regarding the jury duty.
  • The defendant was summonsed by the judge to explain his absence.

Translations

Translations of the word "summonsed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convocado

🇮🇳 समन किया गया

🇩🇪 geladen

🇮🇩 dipanggil

🇺🇦 викликаний

🇵🇱 wezwany

🇯🇵 召喚された

🇫🇷 assigné

🇪🇸 convocado

🇹🇷 çağrıldı

🇰🇷 소환됨

🇸🇦 تم استدعاؤه

🇨🇿 povolán

🇸🇰 predvolaný

🇨🇳 被传唤

🇸🇮 poklican

🇮🇸 boðið

🇰🇿 шақырылған

🇬🇪 გამოწვეული

🇦🇿 çağırılmış

🇲🇽 convocado

Etymology

The word 'summons' is derived from the Latin 'summonere', meaning to call forth or bring forward. In the legal context, it has evolved to signify an official notification delivered to a defendant or a witness. The term has been in use in English since the late Middle Ages, showcasing the long-standing traditions of legal protocol. Over time, the term has been adapted into various legal systems and remains an essential component of judicial processes. Understanding the historical significance of 'summonsed' provides insight into its application in modern law, reflecting the formalities required when dealing with legal matters.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,888, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.