Behest and Subpoena

Behest noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.

Subpoena and behest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subpoena" instead a noun "Behest".

Subpoena noun - A writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court.

Behest and subpoena are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Behest" instead a noun "Subpoena".

Nearby Words: subpoenaed, subpoenaing