1. summons

noun. ['ˈsʌmənz'] an order to appear in person at a given place and time.

Rhymes with Summons

• grumman's

Sentences with summons

1. Noun, plural
The debtor has the right to either attend a hearing and defend himself or ignore the summons.

Quotes about summons

1. and yet her name was like a summons to all my foolish blood.
- James Joyce, Dubliners

2. summons

verb. ['ˈsʌmənz'] call in an official matter, such as to attend court.

3. summons

noun. ['ˈsʌmənz'] a request to be present.

4. summons

noun. ['ˈsʌmənz'] 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.