subpoena duces tecum

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Definition of subpoena duces tecum in English English dictionary

A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony, and to bring something (usually documents) to accompany that testimony

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

Hyphenation

sub·poe·na du·ces tecum

Etymology

[ s&-'pE-n&, ÷-nE ] (noun.) 15th century. Middle English suppena, from Latin sub poena under penalty.