Subpoena

(noun.) a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court.

(verb.) serve or summon with a subpoena; 'The witness and her records were subpoenaed'.

弗恩手打

• Here's a subpoena for you, Mr. Weller,' said Jackson. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• For what other reason, Sir,' pursued Mr. Pickwick, 'are these subpoenas served upon them, if not for this? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• No, no, Mr. Pickwick,' said Jackson, in conclusion; 'Perker's people must guess what we've served these subpoenas for. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• They have subpoenaed my servant, too,' said Mr. Pickwick, quitting the other point; for there Mr. Perker's question had somewhat staggered him. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• They have subpoenaed my three friends,' said Mr. Pickwick. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.

编辑:波西亚