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Term: Summons Trial

Description:

Summons Trial is a legal term that refers to a formal process in which an individual is ordered to appear in court to defend themselves against a legal claim or accusation. It is typically initiated by a summons being sent to the individual stating the specific charges and the date and time they are required to attend the trial.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Legal Sense:

1. The defendant received a summons trial regarding the alleged fraud.
2. The plaintiff presented strong evidence during the summons trial.

Noun - Popular Sense:

1. The local community eagerly awaited the summons trial of the notorious criminal.
2. Media coverage heightened the public's interest in the high-profile summons trial.

Verb - Legal Sense:

1. The court summonsed the witness to appear for the trial.
2. The attorney successfully summonsed the defendant for the impending trial.

Verb - Popular Sense:

1. The detective summonsed the key eyewitness to testify at the trial.
2. The lawyer was able to summons several expert witnesses for the trial.

Adjective - Local Sense:

1. The small town courthouse was buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming summons trial.
2. The community members volunteered to serve on the jury for the local summons trial.

Adverb - Local Sense:

1. The lawyer passionately argued his case for the defendant during the summons trial.
2. The judge sternly presided over the local summons trial.

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