summons, n.
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
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process summons
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an order to appear in person at a given place and time
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summons
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a request to be present
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bidding summons
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"they came at his bidding"
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