issue a summons

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To formally send out a legal summons.

summonsVERB + summons

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issue

Examples (10)

  • The court decided to issue a summons to the defendant.
  • The police will issue a summons for the traffic violation.
  • If the witness fails to appear, the judge may issue a summons.
  • The company was forced to issue a summons to its former employee.
  • The prosecutor decided to issue a summons for further questioning.
  • Failure to respond may result in the court issuing a summons.
  • The lawyer advised the client to issue a summons to the other party.
  • The landlord had to issue a summons for non-payment of rent.
  • Authorities issued a summons to all residents in the affected area.
  • The judge is expected to issue a summons if the suspect does not cooperate.