subpoena

A legal order that requires a person to be part of a court case or investigation.

Word Structure

ə = about, suppose; E = me, see

8 Letters

3 Syllables: sub•poe•na

6 Phonemes

Vowels: ə, E, ə

Sentence Examples

Subpoenas compel one to tell.

The subpoena demanded evidence.

The court subpoenaed his testimony.

Semantic Relatives

Compel

Congress

Court

Evidence

Summoned

Testimony

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 3 by Attainment