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]