duces tecum

[ doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz tey-kuhm ]

nounLaw.

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How to use duces tecum in a sentence

But could "a subpœna duces tecum be directed to the president of the United States?"
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4 | Albert J. Beveridge
It followed, then, that "a subpœna duces tecum may issue to any person to whom an ordinary subpœna may issue."
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4 | Albert J. Beveridge
In many States the process of subpœna duces tecum issues of course, and without any action of the judge.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4 | Albert J. Beveridge
The District Attorney read Jefferson's two letters upon the subject of the subpœna duces tecum.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4 | Albert J. Beveridge
I did not see till last night the opinion of the Judge on the subpoena duces tecum against the President.
Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson | Thomas Jefferson

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