Subpoena \Sub*poe"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena
   punishment. See Pain.] (Law)
   A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of
   the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process
   by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and
   answer the plaintiff's bill. [Written also subpena.]
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   Subpoena ad testificandum. [NL.] A writ used to procure the
      attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying.

   Subpoena duces tecum. [NL.] A writ which requires a witness
      to attend and bring certain documents.
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	Subpena \Sub*pe"na\, n. & v. t.
   See Subpoena.
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