summoned

When a person is told to show up in court. Similar to a subpoena.

Word Structure

uh = but, from; ə = about, suppose

8 Letters

2 Syllables: sum•moned

2 Morphemes: summon•ed

6 Phonemes

Vowels: uh, ə

Sentence Examples

We were summoned to jury duty.

If you get summoned, plan on coming.

Many were summoned to court. Not all serve.

Semantic Relatives

Jury Duty

Law

Requested

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 10 by Attainment