summons
/sˈʌmʌnz/
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Definitions
Noun
a request to be present; "they came at his bidding"
Noun
an order to appear in person at a given place and time
Noun
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
Verb
call in an official matter, such as to attend court