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subpoena
noun [C] /səˈpiː.nə/ legalDefinition
(Definition of subpoena noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- appear for sb phrasal verb
- appear verb (BE PRESENT)
- bring verb (LAW)
- civil action noun
- complainant noun
- contest verb (ARGUE)
- court noun (LAW)
- double jeopardy noun
- enter verb (INFORMATION)
- file for sth phrasal verb
- indict verb
- indictment noun
- law noun (RULE)
- make legal history idiom
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- prefer verb (ACCUSE)
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- proceedings noun (LEGAL ACTION)
- serve verb (GIVE DOCUMENT)
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