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:
He was given/served with a summons to appear in court.

Verb

1.

to order someone to come to a person or place:

Example:
The police mobile rapid response unit was summonsed to the scene shortly before 10pm.
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