citatory (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /saɪˈteɪtəri/
Definition
Serving to cite or summon someone, especially to appear in court.
Examples
The sheriff delivered a citatory notice to the witness.
Failure to respond to the citatory summons could result in a warrant.
He received a citatory letter from the university regarding his academic standing.
How to Use citatory
- citatory notice (collocation)
- A formal written document that summons someone. — "She received a citatory notice from the court regarding the property dispute."
- citatory letter (collocation)
- A formal letter that summons someone to appear or respond. — "The university sent him a citatory letter concerning his attendance."
- citatory summons (collocation)
- A legal document that officially orders someone to appear in court. — "The defendant failed to appear in response to the citatory summons."
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