subpoena

A legal request for someone to give information

Word Structure

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

Deeper Dive

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