Summoning
/ˈsʌm.ə.nɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of officially ordering a person to appear in court or respond to a legal proceeding.
The court issued a summoning requiring the witness to testify.
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Commentary
Summoning typically refers to the act or document initiating a party's obligation to appear in court, distinct from but related to subpoenas and other process documents.
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