subpoena [səˈpi:nə]

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n.（法律）传票；v.传讯

to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions

He was brought up to court with a subpoena. 他接到传讯，来到法庭上。
Select committees have the power to subpoena witnesses. 特别委员会有权传唤证人。