What is "summons" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "summons": a request to be present

Noun

Meaning of "summons": call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Verb

Meaning of "summons": an order to appear in person at a given place and time

Noun

Meaning of "summons": 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

Noun

Synonyms:

notification, citation, writ, process, requisition, call, writ, indictment, warrant, subpoena, order, bell, cry, call, calling,