subpoena in German
subpoena in German is Vorladung, Zwangsvorladung, Auskunftsanordnung — subpoena means a legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce evidence, under threat of punishment for ignoring it.
subpoena in German
Vorladung
(law) A writ requiring someone to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a witness to give testimony (a subpoena ad testificandum) or to produce evidence (subpoena duces tecum), in default of which the person may be punished.
Zwangsvorladung
(law) A writ requiring someone to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a witness to give testimony (a subpoena ad testificandum) or to produce evidence (subpoena duces tecum), in default of which the person may be punished.
Auskunftsanordnung
(law) A writ requiring someone to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a witness to give testimony (a subpoena ad testificandum) or to produce evidence (subpoena duces tecum), in default of which the person may be punished.
zwangsvorladen
(law) To summon (someone) with a subpoena (noun sense 1) to appear in court, or at a deposition or some other legal proceeding, as a witness to give testimony or to produce evidence; to serve a subpoena on (someone).
What does "subpoena" mean?
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noun A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce evidence, under threat of punishment for ignoring it.
"The witness received a subpoena to testify at the trial."
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verb To legally compel someone to appear in court or hand over evidence.
"Prosecutors subpoenaed the company's financial records."
subpoena in a sentence
- The witness received a subpoena to testify at the trial.
- Prosecutors subpoenaed the company's financial records.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "subpoena" in German?
"subpoena" in German is Vorladung, Zwangsvorladung, Auskunftsanordnung. subpoena means: A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce evidence, under threat of punishment for ignoring it.
How do you use "subpoena" in a sentence?
Example: "The witness received a subpoena to testify at the trial." In German, "subpoena" is Vorladung, Zwangsvorladung, Auskunftsanordnung.
Are there other ways to say "subpoena" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "subpoena": Vorladung, Zwangsvorladung, Auskunftsanordnung, zwangsvorladen.
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