citatoria — meaning in English

English meaning

• citation noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
• subpoena noun A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce evidence, under threat of punishment for ignoring it.

Senses

citatoria is used for these senses in English:

• citation An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
• subpoena (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.

citation — full definition

1. noun A reference to a source of information, given to credit where it came from, especially in academic writing.
2. noun An official order to appear before a court, or a formal notice of a minor offence such as a traffic violation.
3. noun A formal statement recognising someone's achievement or bravery.

subpoena — full definition

1. noun A legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce evidence, under threat of punishment for ignoring it.
2. verb To legally compel someone to appear in court or hand over evidence.

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