subpoena duces tecum

American  

[suh-pee-nuh doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz tey-kuhm, suhb-] / səˈpi nə ˈdu siz ˈti kəm, ˈdu seɪz ˈteɪ kəm, səb- /

noun

Law.

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

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Etymology

Origin of subpoena duces tecum

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

Example Sentences

In the lead-up to trial, Burr, taking aim at his accusers, moved for a subpoena duces tecum directed at Jefferson.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2020

We now turn to the important question of the District Court’s responsibilities in conducting the in camera examination of Presidential materials or communications delivered under the compulsion of the subpoena duces tecum.

From MSNBC • Jul. 22, 2015

Enforcement of a pretrial subpoena duces tecum must necessarily be committed to the sound discretion of the trial court since the necessity for the subpoena most often turns upon a determination of factual issues.

From MSNBC • Jul. 22, 2015

To be accurate, court process in the form of a subpoena duces tecum has already issued to the President, and he acknowledges that... courts possess authority to direct such subpoenas to him.

From Time Magazine Archive

I did not see till last night the opinion of the Judge on the subpoena duces tecum against the President.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson