subpoena duces tecum

[ suh-pee-nuh doo-seez tee-kuhm, doo-seyz tey-kuhm, suhb- ]

noun

, Law.

1. a writ directing a person to appear in court and to bring some document described in the writ.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subpoena duces tecum¹

1755–65; < New Latin: literally, under penalty you shall bring with you

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

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

I did not see till last night the opinion of the Judge on the subpoena duces tecum against the President.

From Project Gutenberg

With this end in view, Burr moved on the 9th of June that a subpoena duces tecum issue to Jefferson requiring him to produce certain papers, including the famous cipher letter to Wilkinson.

From Project Gutenberg