SummonsWordNet Explorer
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a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
the collection of rules imposed by authority
a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted
a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation)
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
an order to report for military duty