A1 noun رسمي

subpoena

/səˈpiː.nə/

A subpoena is an official legal document that orders a person to appear in a court of law to give testimony. It can also be used to require a person to produce specific documents or physical evidence for a legal case.

أمثلة

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1

I received a subpoena in the mail today for the upcoming car accident trial.

I received an official court order in the mail today for the upcoming car accident trial.

2

The congressional committee issued a subpoena to the company's chief executive officer.

The government group sent a formal court order to the company's CEO.

3

Ugh, I just got a subpoena and now I have to miss work for court on Friday.

Oh no, I received a court order and have to miss work to go to court on Friday.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
subpoena
Verb
subpoena
صفة
subpoenaed
مرتبط
witness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Sub' (under) and 'Poena' (penalty). If you get a subpoena, you are 'under a penalty' if you do not show up to court!

اختبار سريع

The witness was served a ___ to ensure they would testify at the trial.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: subpoena

أمثلة

1

I received a subpoena in the mail today for the upcoming car accident trial.

everyday

I received an official court order in the mail today for the upcoming car accident trial.

2

The congressional committee issued a subpoena to the company's chief executive officer.

formal

The government group sent a formal court order to the company's CEO.

3

Ugh, I just got a subpoena and now I have to miss work for court on Friday.

informal

Oh no, I received a court order and have to miss work to go to court on Friday.

4

The study analyzes the frequency with which subpoenas are used in civil litigation versus criminal cases.

academic

The research looks at how often court orders are used in civil versus criminal law.

5

Our legal department is currently reviewing the subpoena we received from the district attorney's office.

business

Our lawyers are looking at the legal document we received from the prosecutor's office.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
subpoena
Verb
subpoena
صفة
subpoenaed
مرتبط
witness

تلازمات شائعة

issue a subpoena to officially produce a court order
serve a subpoena to deliver a court order to someone
comply with a subpoena to follow the instructions of a court order
ignore a subpoena to fail to follow a court order
under subpoena legally required to appear or produce evidence

العبارات الشائعة

quash a subpoena

to legally cancel or void a court order

respond to a subpoena

to answer or fulfill the legal request

subpoena duces tecum

a specific order to bring documents to court

يُخلط عادةً مع

subpoena vs summons

A summons starts a lawsuit against a defendant, while a subpoena calls a witness or requests evidence.

subpoena vs warrant

A warrant is an order for arrest or search, whereas a subpoena is an order to provide information or testimony.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word functions as both a noun (the document) and a verb (the act of sending the document). Note that the 'b' in the spelling is silent when spoken.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often struggle with the spelling 'poena' and may pronounce the 'b'. Remember to pronounce it as 'su-pee-na'.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'Sub' (under) and 'Poena' (penalty). If you get a subpoena, you are 'under a penalty' if you do not show up to court!

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin phrase 'sub poena' meaning 'under penalty'.

أنماط نحوية

Plural form: subpoenas Regular verb: subpoenaed, subpoenaing
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السياق الثقافي

In American legal culture, ignoring a subpoena is a serious offense known as 'contempt of court,' which can lead to fines or imprisonment.

اختبار سريع

The witness was served a ___ to ensure they would testify at the trial.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: subpoena

مزيد من كلمات law

copyright

A1

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judge

A1

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duty

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lease

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sentence

A1

A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.

clause

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A clause is a specific section, paragraph, or individual rule within a legal document or contract. It explains a particular condition or requirement that the people involved must follow.

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

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