subpoena
The origin and history of subpoena.
Etymology
From Latin sub poena, "under penalty" — the opening words of the original writ, from sub ("under") plus poena ("penalty").
The origin and history of subpoena.
From Latin sub poena, "under penalty" — the opening words of the original writ, from sub ("under") plus poena ("penalty").
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