noun
- plural of subpena: legal documents ordering someone to appear in court or provide evidence
Usage: alternative spelling of subpoenas
verb
- third person singular present of subpena: orders someone legally to appear in court or provide evidence
Usage: alternative spelling of subpoenas
Examples
- The lawyer issued several subpenas to key witnesses.
- The court subpenas all relevant documents for the trial.
- She received multiple subpenas regarding the case.
- The prosecutor subpenas the defendant’s financial records.
- Federal investigators sent subpenas to three companies.
- The judge subpenas expert testimony for next week.