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Writ; summons (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

subpoena

I believe this is a double definition.

'writ' is the first definition.
(subpoena is a kind of writ)

'summons' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for subpoena that I've seen before include "Writ ordering someone to attend a court" , "Writ commanding appearance in court" , "Writ to compel a witness to attend court" , "Writ ordering court apperarance about bean soup" , ""Under penalty" (Latin)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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