Summonses Meaning in English
word · lemma: summons
Definition
Official documents ordering someone to appear in court or respond to a legal matter. These usually require the person's presence before a judge or authority.
Usage & Nuances
Used in legal and formal contexts; 'summonses' is the plural of 'summons.' Common in courts and law enforcement. Do not confuse with 'subpoena' (which requires testimony or evidence). 'Summonses' typically order presence, not always testimony.
Example Sentences
The court sent three summonses to different witnesses.
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He ignored the summonses he got last week.
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The police officer delivered two summonses to the address.
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After getting several summonses, she finally went to court.
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I'm worried because I received two summonses in the mail.
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His lawyer told him not to ignore any summonses from the court.
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