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summons

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌm(ə)nz/

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Definition of summons

noun (plural summonses)

an order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing such an order:a summons for non-payment of a parking ticket
an authoritative or urgent call to someone to be present or to do something: [with infinitive]:they might receive a summons to fly to France next day