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summons
noun
verb
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
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noun
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
noun
An order to appear in person at a given place and time
noun
A request to be present
“They came at his bidding”
verb
Call in an official matter, such as to attend court
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They came at his bidding
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