subpoena

• Юридический документ, выданный судом, который обязывает лицо явиться в качестве свидетеля на судебное заседание; невыполнение может повлечь обвинение в неуважении к суду.

A legal document issued by a court that requires a person to appear as a witness at a judicial proceeding; failure to comply may result in a charge of contempt of court.

1. Court order to testifyC1formallegal

   A legal document issued by a court that requires a person to appear and give testimony at a judicial proceeding.

   Судебная повестка

   • The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next Monday.
   • Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in a contempt of court charge.
   • The lawyer served a subpoena on the company's former employee.

   Синонимыcitationcourt ordersummonswrit

• Глагол, означающий вызов кого-либо в суд или требование предоставить доказательства под угрозой наказания за невыполнение.

A verb meaning to summon someone to appear in a court of law or to produce evidence under penalty for non-compliance.

1. Serve or summon with a subpoenaC1formallegal

   To issue a legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents.

   Вызвать повесткой

   • The lawyer subpoenaed the witness to testify at the trial.
   • The court subpoenaed the company's financial records.
   • She was subpoenaed to appear before the grand jury.

   Синонимыcallcitesummon