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SUMMONS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Summons.

Summons - as a noun

A request to be present

Example: "They came at his bidding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bidding12

An order to appear in person at a given place and time

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
order6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
process11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judicial writwrit7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Summons - as a verb

Call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cite6summon10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call6send for
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He received a summons to appear in court."
"The lawyer issued a summons to the witness."
"The police officer handed him a summons for speeding."
"She ignored the summons and didn't show up for jury duty."
"The company issued a summons to its employees for a meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is SUMMONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, summons is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUMMONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SUMMONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, summons is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUMMONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SUMMONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, summons is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUMMONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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