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    Subpena (en. Subpoena)

    sub-pe-na

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A legal document that orders a person to appear in court or provide evidence.
    He received a subpoena to testify in the case.
    Nakatanggap siya ng subpena upang tumestigo sa kaso.
    Often associated with legal processes and regulations.
    The subpoena is crucial in the trial process.
    Ang subpena ay mahalaga sa proseso ng paglilitis.

    Etymology

    Originated from Latin 'subpoena'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    receive a subpoena
    to receive a legal order to appear in court or provide evidence
    tumanggap ng subpena

    Related Words

    hearing
    A process of ascertaining the truth in a legal context.
    pagdinig
    witness
    A person who provides testimony or evidence in court.
    testigo

    Slang Meanings

    invitation or summons to court
    Why was I subpoenaed? I'm not even a witness!
    Bakit ako pinasubpena? Di naman ako witness!
    like an invitation you can't refuse
    I received a subpoena, it's like I don't want to go back to work.
    Nakatanggap ako ng subpena, parang ayaw ko na bumalik sa trabaho.
    a challenge that needs to be faced
    The subpoena I got, I need to address it.
    Yung subpena na nakuha ko, kailangan kong i-address.