Associations to the word «Summons»
Noun
- Court
- Writ
- Denny
- Obedience
- Flynn
- Barony
- Bugle
- Irs
- Juror
- Police
- Plaintiff
- Warrant
- Surrender
- Magistrate
- Defendant
- Answer
- Debtor
- Peerage
- Bailiff
- Vassal
- Invocation
- Lords
- Inquest
- Hurrying
- Slumber
- Complaint
- Messenger
- Arrest
- Impeachment
- Footman
- Eviction
- Byzantium
- Refusal
- Filing
- Bell
- Notary
- Readiness
- Offence
- Heed
- Sheriff
- Sovereign
- Invitation
- Muster
- Landlady
- Avignon
- Haste
- Constable
- Hearing
- Despatch
- Defiance
- Chime
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SUMMONS, noun. A call to do something, especially to come.
SUMMONS, noun. (legal) A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.
SUMMONS, noun. (military) A demand for surrender.
SUMMONS, verb. (transitive) To serve someone with a summons.
SUMMONS, verb. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of summon
SUMMONS UP, verb. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of summon up
Dictionary definition
SUMMONS, noun. A request to be present; "they came at his bidding".
SUMMONS, noun. An order to appear in person at a given place and time.
SUMMONS, 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.
SUMMONS, verb. Call in an official matter, such as to attend court.
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