writ of summons

writ of sum·mons

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Definitions of writ of summons words

noun writ of summons a writ requiring one to appear in court to answer a complaint. 1
noun writ of summons a legal document ordering a person to appear in court to answer a complaint 0

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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