Calling
/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of summoning a party to appear, especially in legal proceedings.
The court issued a calling for the witness to attend the hearing.
- (n.) A professional or vocational impulse regarded as a legitimate basis for choosing a career, sometimes relevant in legal ethics.
She felt a calling to practice public interest law.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'calling' often refers to the act of summoning parties to court; distinguish this from personal vocation references, which have more ethical or professional implications.
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