subpoena ad testificandum meaning

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subpoena ad testificandum (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.

Definition of subpoena ad testificandum

  1. 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

    Synonyms: subpoena

    Type of: writ

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