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noun Subpoena n. (Written also subpena) (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. Subpoena ad testificandum. A writ used to procure the attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying. Subpoena duces tecum. A writ which requires a witness to attend and bring certain documents.
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