summons has definitions from the fields of law,writing
1
[ noun ] an order to appear in person at a given place and time

Related terms

order call_up summon

2
[ noun ] (writing) a request to be present

Synonyms

bidding

Examples

"they came at his bidding"

Related terms

invitation invite

3
[ verb ] call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Synonyms

summon call_for cite

4
[ noun ] (law,writing) a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant

Synonyms

process

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