Precedent and Subpoena

Precedent

Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.

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

Subpoena

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.
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Synonyms for Subpoena

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

Nearby Words: subpoenaed, subpoenaing
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