Found 2 items, similar to Subpoena duces tecum.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: subpoena duces tecum subpoena duces tecum n : a writ issued by a court at the request of one of the parties to a suit; it requires a witness to bring to court or to a deposition any relevant documents under the witness's control
English → English (gcide) Definition: Subpoena duces tecum Subpoena \Sub*p[oe]"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena punishment. See Pain.] (Law) A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and answer the plaintiff's bill. [Written also subpena.] [1913 Webster] Subp[oe]na ad testificandum. [NL.] A writ used to procure the attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying. Subp[oe]na duces tecum. [NL.] A writ which requires a witness to attend and bring certain documents. [1913 Webster]