subpoena duces tecum

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Noun subpoena duces tecum has 1 sense

subpoena duces tecum - a writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit; it requires a witness to bring to court or to a deposition any relevant documents under the witness's control
--₁ is a kind of writ, judicial writ

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Term: subpoena duces tecum

Definition:

A subpoena duces tecum is a legal document that requires a person to produce specific documents or evidence relevant to a legal proceeding. It is typically issued by a court or an attorney and can be used in both civil and criminal cases.

Sample Sentences:

The defense attorney served a subpoena duces tecum to obtain the financial records of the defendant.
The company was required to comply with the subpoena duces tecum and provide all relevant emails.
The judge granted the plaintiff's motion to issue a subpoena duces tecum for the medical records of the accident victim.

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