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Subpoenaed

Verb / sʌˈpi:nʌd / Another word for subpoenaed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'subpoenaed' is the past tense of the verb 'subpoena', which means to summon someone to appear in court or to obtain evidence for a legal case.

Synonyms & similar words

subpoena summoned commanded ordered called convened compelled forced enjoined mandated required demanded obliged pressed persuaded coerced impelled induced elicited procured secured

Example sentences

  1. The judge subpoenaed the documents for the case.
  2. The prosecutor subpoenaed the defendant to appear in court.
  3. The police officer was subpoenaed to testify as a witness.
  4. The lawyer subpoenaed the bank records as evidence.
  5. The grand jury subpoenaed several witnesses for questioning.

Quotes

  • Justice delayed is justice denied. - William E. Gladstone
  • The law is reason, free from passion. - Aristotle
  • The true administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government. - George Washington

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