duces tecum

[ doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz tey-kuhm ]

noun

, Law.

1. subpoena duces tecum.

Example Sentences

In the lead-up to trial, Burr, taking aim at his accusers, moved for a subpoena duces tecum directed at Jefferson.

From Reuters

A decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan called Three Grand Jury Subpoenas Duces Tecum permitted former employees to assert the Fifth Amendment for corporate documents in their possession.

From New York Times

For example – Brady could issue a subpoena duces tecum to Ted Wells, demanding he turn over all communications to his legal team.

From Forbes

We now turn to the important question of the District Court’s responsibilities in conducting the in camera examination of Presidential materials or communications delivered under the compulsion of the subpoena duces tecum.

From MSNBC

The subpoena duces tecum is challenged on the ground that the Special Prosecutor failed to satisfy the requirements of Fed.

From MSNBC