subpoena duces tecum
[ suh-pee-nuh-doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz tey-kuhm, suhb- ]
nounLaw.
a writ directing a person to appear in court and to bring some document described in the writ.
Origin of subpoena duces tecum
11755–65; <New Latin: literally, under penalty you shall bring with you
- Also called duces tecum.
Words Nearby subpoena duces tecum
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How to use subpoena duces tecum in a sentence
I did not see till last night the opinion of the Judge on the subpoena duces tecum against the President.
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