subpoena
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
3 من 5I 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.
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.
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.
المرادفات
عائلة الكلمة
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
I received a subpoena in the mail today for the upcoming car accident trial.
everydayI received an official court order in the mail today for the upcoming car accident trial.
The congressional committee issued a subpoena to the company's chief executive officer.
formalThe government group sent a formal court order to the company's CEO.
Ugh, I just got a subpoena and now I have to miss work for court on Friday.
informalOh no, I received a court order and have to miss work to go to court on Friday.
The study analyzes the frequency with which subpoenas are used in civil litigation versus criminal cases.
academicThe research looks at how often court orders are used in civil versus criminal law.
Our legal department is currently reviewing the subpoena we received from the district attorney's office.
businessOur lawyers are looking at the legal document we received from the prosecutor's office.
المرادفات
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
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
A summons starts a lawsuit against a defendant, while a subpoena calls a witness or requests evidence.
A warrant is an order for arrest or search, whereas a subpoena is an order to provide information or testimony.
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.
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
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
مفردات ذات صلة
Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a...
testimonyA formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a...
depositionA legal process where a person gives a formal statement unde...
prosecutorA prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government. Their...
defendantA defendant is a person or organization that is being accuse...
evidenceInformation or objects that help to prove something is true...
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A1A duty is something that you must do because it is your job or because it is the right thing to do. In law, it is a legal responsibility that a person or group has to follow.
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sentence
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Liberty 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
A1In 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
A1Justice 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
A1A 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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