subpoenas

[US]/səˈpiːnəz/
[UK]/səˈpiːnəz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(law) legal documents ordering someone to attend a court
v.(law) to summon someone using a subpoena

Phrases & Collocations

issue subpoenas

serve subpoenas

respond to subpoenas

subpoenas issued

subpoenas delivered

comply with subpoenas

oversee subpoenas

challenge subpoenas

obtain subpoenas

execute subpoenas

Example Sentences

the attorney issued several subpoenas for the witnesses.

subpoenas can be challenged in court.

the company received subpoenas related to the investigation.

failure to comply with subpoenas can lead to penalties.

lawyers often negotiate the terms of subpoenas.

subpoenas are an important tool in legal proceedings.

witnesses must respond to subpoenas in a timely manner.

they issued subpoenas to gather evidence for the trial.

subpoenas can be served in person or by mail.

the defendant's lawyer filed motions to quash the subpoenas.

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