Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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summons | Yes | No | Yes | No |
monition | Yes | No | No | No |
summons (noun) | monition (noun) |
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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 | a firm rebuke |
a request to be present | cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) |
an order to appear in person at a given place and time | a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted |
summons (verb) | monition (verb) |
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call in an official matter, such as to attend court |