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subpoena duces tecum

sub·poe·na du·ces te·cum
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-pee-nuh doo-seez tee-kuh m, doo-seyz tey-kuh m, suh b-]
    • /səˈpi nə ˈdu siz ˈti kəm, ˈdu seɪz ˈteɪ kəm, səb-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-pee-nuh doo-seez tee-kuh m, doo-seyz tey-kuh m, suh b-]
    • /səˈpi nə ˈdu siz ˈti kəm, ˈdu seɪz ˈteɪ kəm, səb-/

Definition of subpoena duces tecum words

  • noun subpoena duces tecum a writ directing a person to appear in court and to bring some document described in the writ. 1

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Origin of subpoena duces tecum

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < New Latin: literally, under penalty you shall bring with you

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Parts of speech for Subpoena duces tecum

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

subpoena duces tecum popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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