|
|
Definition of Summons
1. Verb. Call in an official matter, such as to attend court.
Exact synonyms: Cite, Summon
Specialized synonyms: Vouch, Demand
Generic synonyms: Call, Send For
Derivative terms: Citation
Specialized synonyms: Vouch, Demand
Generic synonyms: Call, Send For
Derivative terms: Citation
2. Noun. A request to be present. "They came at his bidding"
3. Noun. An order to appear in person at a given place and time.
4. Noun. A writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant.
Exact synonyms: Process
Generic synonyms: Judicial Writ, Writ
Specialized synonyms: Citation, Monition, Process Of Monition, Ticket
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Process, Process
Generic synonyms: Judicial Writ, Writ
Specialized synonyms: Citation, Monition, Process Of Monition, Ticket
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Process, Process
Definition of Summons
1. n. The act of summoning; a call by authority, or by the command of a superior, to appear at a place named, or to attend to some duty.
2. v. t. To summon.
Definition of Summons
1. Noun. A call to do something, especially to come. ¹
2. Noun. (legal) A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To serve someone with a summons. ¹
4. Verb. (third-person singular of summon) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Summons
1. to summon with a court order [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Summons
Other Resources:
