Subpenahin (en. Subpoena)

sub-pe-na-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A legal document that orders a person to appear in court or provide documents for a case.
The lawyer sent a subpoena to the witness to attend the trial.
Ang abogado ay nagpadala ng subpenahin sa saksi upang dumalo sa paglilitis.
A subpoena can be used to obtain necessary evidence from a person.
The company needed the subpoena to ensure the presence of documents from the employee.
Kailangan ng kumpanya ang subpenahin upang masiguro ang pagkakaroon ng mga dokumento mula sa empleyado.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to receive a subpoena
Receiving a legal document that orders to participate in court or provide information.
tumanggap ng subpenahin

Related Words

litigation
The process of prosecuting a case in court.
litigasyon
evidence
Information or items used to support a case in court.
ebidensya

Slang Meanings

Totally neglected
Wow, it's totally neglected! No one is taking care of this house!
Grabe, subpenahin na! Wala nang nag-aalaga sa bahay na ito!
Ignored
I don't know how he did that, he just totally ignored everything.
Hindi ko na alam kung paano niya nagawa iyon, talagang subpenahin lang ang lahat.
Pointless
That project is totally pointless.
Ang subpenahin na proyekto na 'yan, walang kwenta talaga.