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'summons' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'summons' with 2 example sentences.


summons noun

: a request to be present

: an order to appear in person at a given place and time

: 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

summons verb

: call in an official matter, such as to attend court


  • The smell of cut grass summons up images of hot summer afternoons.
  • A summons has been issued.
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