Summon
/ˈsʌmən/
Definitions
- (v.) To command someone to appear, especially before a court or legal authority.
The court summoned the witness to testify.
- (n.) An official notice ordering someone to appear in court.
He received a summons to appear for jury duty.
Forms
- summons
- summoned
- summoning
Related terms
Commentary
Use 'summon' for the act of calling; 'summons' is the noun referring to the document.
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