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noun
A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony, and to bring something (usually documents) to accompany that testimony.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
a writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit; it requires a witness to bring to court or to a deposition any relevant documents under the witness's control
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: writ, judicial writ
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