summons (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmənz/
Definition
A formal written order to attend a court of law or to appear before a particular authority.
Examples
The summons required him to appear in court next Tuesday.
She received a summons to testify as a witness.
Failure to respond to the summons could result in a warrant for your arrest.
How to Use summons
- summons to appear (collocation)
- An official order to be present at a specific place or event, usually legal. — "The summons to appear in court was dated last week."
- issue a summons (collocation)
- To officially give someone a summons. — "The police decided to issue a summons instead of making an arrest."
- receive a summons (collocation)
- To be given a summons. — "He was surprised to receive a summons for jury duty."
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