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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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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
UMMON
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. 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

  1. an order to appear in person at a given place and time

noun

  1. a request to be present

    “they came at his bidding”

verb

  1. call in an official matter, such as to attend court

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Example Sentences

they came at his bidding

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