Subpena

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Subpena \Sub*pe"na\, n. & v. t.
     See {Subpoena}.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:



  Subpoena \Sub*poe"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena
     punishment. See {Pain}.] (Law)
     A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of
     the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process
     by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and
     answer the plaintiff's bill. [Written also {subpena}.]
     [1913 Webster]
  
     {Subpoena ad testificandum}. [NL.] A writ used to procure the
        attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying.
  
     {Subpoena duces tecum}. [NL.] A writ which requires a witness
        to attend and bring certain documents.
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