summons
summons
an official order to appear
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summons belongs to the topic "Taxes and Government Forms". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
summons synonyms
What's the difference between summons / citation / subpoena
the main word: an official order to appear
The court issued a summons for him to appear.
an official notice, often for a minor legal violation; can also mean a reference in writing
She received a citation for illegal parking.
a court order requiring someone to appear, often as a witness or to provide documents
The lawyer served a subpoena on the witness.
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How to pronounce summons and what this word means
summons means summons. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce summons
/ˈsʌmənz/
summons translation
summons
summons transcription
/ˈsʌmənz/, /ˈsʌmənz/
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summons meaning: what does it mean?
an official order to appear
summons pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
summons is pronounced as /ˈsʌmənz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is summons part of Taxes and Government Forms vocabulary?
Yes, summons can be learned in the Taxes and Government Forms topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is summons part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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