Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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summons | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vouch | No | No | Yes | No |
summons (noun) | vouch (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 request to be present | |
an order to appear in person at a given place and time |
summons (verb) | vouch (verb) |
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call in an official matter, such as to attend court | give supporting evidence |
summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title | |
give personal assurance; guarantee | |
give surety or assume responsibility |