1 law : an official order to appear in a court of law [count] ▪ The judge issued a summons. ▪ He was served with a summons (to appear in court). [noncount] ▪ a writ/service of summons — compare subpoena 2 [count] : an official order to appear at a particular place
▪ He received a royal summons.
▪ He received a royal summons.




