writ of summons
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of writ of summons
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The writ of summons received by Binder and Mardini was missing a page.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022
“A party may email a complaint and writ of summons or a subpoena,” Frosh said in a statement.
From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2020
Roberts will then swear in the senators, and the chamber will issue a writ of summons inviting Trump to the trial.
From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2020
But three direct descendants of Orsted will file a writ of summons with the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court on Friday, Jens Jakob Bugge, the lawyer for H.C.
From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2018
The latter, however, would seem to be the case, since a bishop was entitled to his writ of summons after confirmation and before doing homage for his barony.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
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