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subpoena Synonyms

Another word for subpoena

Choosing another word for subpoena depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A formal legal writ ordering a person to attend a court proceeding to give testimony or to produce specified documents and evidence.

Usage Example

"The congressional committee issued a summons requiring the company's chief financial officer to testify next month."

Strong
summons
writ
mandate
Weak
citation

• verb (Context 2)

To serve a person with a legal writ requiring their attendance in court or the submission of evidence.

Usage Example

"Defense attorneys plan to summon the internal emails and financial records from the accounting firm."

Strong
summon
cite
Weak
requisition

Opposites of subpoena

The opposite of subpoena shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

excuse
dismiss
See all opposites of subpoena

• Nearby Words

subparagraph
subpart
subplot
subpoena
subpopulation
subprime
subproduct

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Subpoena. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/subpoena
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