Synonyms for subpoena
səˈpi nə, səb-sub·poe·na

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1. subpoena, subpoena ad testificandumverb

   a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court

   Synonyms:
   subpoena ad testificandum

2. subpoenaverb

   serve or summon with a subpoena

   "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"

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1. List of paraphrases for "subpoena":

   summons, citation, assignment, summoning, call-up

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How to use subpoena in a sentence?

1. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc:

   We are in the process of responding to the subpoena and intend to cooperate.

2. Robert Hur:

   We’ll see, but we’re definitely looking at asking for documents via subpoena, but we don’t know whether that will happen yet.

3. California Rep. Jackie Speier.FBI:

   I am anxious to rebut allegations that I had any improper or nefarious contact with any agent of the Russia state based on facts -- not misleading and salacious headlines, i am willing to appear voluntarily if the committee isn't looking for the headline of issuing a subpoena.

4. Bennie Thompson:

   There's a willingness to work with her on our part, but we won't hesitate if she chooses not to come to issue a subpoena.

5. Jay Sekulow:

   While we are reviewing the court's lengthy decision, as well as Judge Rao's dissent, we continue to believe that this subpoena is not a legitimate exercise of Congress's legislative authority.