Meaning of the word summons in English
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summons
US /ˈsʌm.ənz/
UK /ˈsʌm.ənz/
Noun
1.
an official demand to appear in a court of law:
Example:
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He was given/served with a summons to appear in court.
Verb
1.
to order someone to come to a person or place:
Example:
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The police mobile rapid response unit was summonsed to the scene shortly before 10pm.
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