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summons

/ˈsʌ.mənz/
Meanings
  • noun

    An order or writ issued by a court or other authority, summoning a person to appear and give evidence or take part in a legal proceeding.

Synonyms

muster , muster up , summon up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with summons
tombs , combs , boms , romans
Homophones
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  1. summons (en) : An order to appear in court

  2. summons (en) : To call forth or invite

Variants
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summons , summonses , summonsed , summonsing , summon , summonable , summoned , summoner , summoners , summoning , writ of summons , summon up , summoned up , summoning up , summons up
Forms
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summonses, summoning, summonsed, summonses'

Etymology
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From Old French somon, from som, soul + on, from en, in. A call or summons to appear in court.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'summons' is derived from the Old French word 'somon', meaning 'soul' + 'on', meaning 'in'.

  2. In medieval Europe, a summons was often delivered by a town crier, who would read the summons aloud in public places.

  3. In some jurisdictions, a summons is served personally by a sheriff or other law enforcement officer. In others, it can be served by mail or by leaving it at the person's residence.

Related Concepts
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  1. subpoena: A legal document that orders a person to appear in court and bring documents or other tangible evidence.

  2. warrant: A legal document that grants authority to an officer to make an arrest or search a premises.

Culture
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In literature and art, the term 'summons' is often used metaphorically to represent a call or invitation to something, such as a call to adventure or a call to action. It can also represent a call to consciousness or a call to one's inner self.

How to Memorize "summons"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a gavel hitting a desk, signifying the issuance of a summons. Imagine the words 'summons' written in bold letters on the document.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'summons' with the idea of being called to court or to action.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'SUMMONS' to remember the meaning: 'S' for 'Subpoena' or 'Summoning', 'U' for 'Under Order', 'M' for 'Must Appear', 'M' for 'Make an Appearance', 'O' for 'On a Date', 'N' for 'Notice Given', 'S' for 'Serious Business'.

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