subpoena duces tecum

[ suh-pee-nuh-doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz -tey-kuhm, suhb- ]

/ səˈpi nə ˈdu siz ˈti kəm, ˈdu seɪz ˈteɪ kəm, səb- /

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noun Law.

a writ directing a person to appear in court and to bring some document described in the writ.

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Also called duces tecum.

Origin of subpoena duces tecum

1755–65; <New Latin: literally, under penalty you shall bring with you

Henry Waxman did subpoena Condoleezza Rice, and she appeared once, in the fall of 2007.
Beirut Barracks vs. Benghazi|Michael Tomasky|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, Wildstein is fighting a subpoena to appear before state legislators on Thursday.
In New Jersey, There’s No Exit for Chris Christie’s Bridge Trolls|Michael Daly|January 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Wednesday, Airbnb filed a motion in New York State Supreme Court challenging the subpoena.
New York’s Petty War on Airbnb|Jim Epstein|October 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The House bill, introduced last Thursday, contains strong protection for leakers and probably would have prevented the subpoena.
Pass a Shield Law Now—or Risk Our Press Freedom|Kurt Wimmer|May 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Republicans, Fox News gloats, want Clinton to testify about Benghazi under subpoena.
The Obama Scandals Are Desperate Measures by the GOP|Robert Shrum|May 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On saying this, ‘consedere duces,’ they squatted on their hams with the most perfect indifference.
Wanderings in South America|Charles Waterton
There are others who are inclined towards elaborate plots as Sam Weller was to the "'rig'nal" of his subpoena.
The English Novel|George Saintsbury
In the interim he bought a ticket, supped, reflected, counted his money and studied the subpoena.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
Saul Aronson's jaw dropped and the subpoena began to burn a hole in his pocket.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
He was not familiar enough with law terms to know the limits of a subpoena's authority.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy