HyperDic: subpoena_duces_tecum

English > 1 sense of the expression subpoena duces tecum:
NOUNcommunicationsubpoena duces tecuma writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit
English > subpoena duces tecum: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit; it requires a witness to bring to court or to a deposition any relevant documents under the witness's control.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderwrit, judicial writ(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

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