How Do You Spell SUMMONS?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌmənz] (IPA)

The word "summons" refers to an official order or command to appear before a court or judge. Its spelling is derived from its Latin root "summonere." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈsʌmənz/, which shows the different sounds each letter makes. The first syllable is pronounced like "sum," while the second syllable is pronounced like "muns." The double "m" and double "s" indicate a stressed syllable and contribute to the word's proper pronunciation.

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SUMMONS Meaning and Definition

  1. A summons is a formal written notice issued by a court of law or authority, commanding an individual or group of individuals to appear before a judge or a judicial body to address a legal matter. It is a legal document typically served to notify an individual that they are required to attend court proceedings as a defendant, witness, or juror. Generally, a summons states the date, time, and location at which the person must appear, and may include additional instructions related to the case.

    The purpose of a summons is to ensure that all parties involved in a legal dispute are given due process and an opportunity to present their case. It serves as an essential mechanism in the justice system to guarantee that individuals participate and contribute to the resolution of a legal matter.

    Failure to comply with a summons can result in serious consequences, including legal penalties or being held in contempt of court. However, compliance with a summons does not necessarily imply guilt or fault. Rather, it is an obligation to attend court proceedings and assist in the administration of justice.

    In summary, a summons is a formal legal notice by which an individual is required to appear before a court or authority to address a legal matter. It ensures that all relevant parties have an opportunity to participate in the judicial process and contribute to the fair resolution of a case.

  2. A call by authority to appear at some particular place, or in a court; the written or printed document by which such call is given; a call or invitation to surrender.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SUMMONS

The word "summons" comes from the Latin word "summunire", which means "to remind secretly or solemnly" or "to summon". From Latin, it evolved into Old French as "sommonse", and then Middle English as "somowne". Eventually, it transformed into "summons" in modern English.

Similar spelling words for SUMMONS

Plural form of SUMMONS is SUMMONSES

Conjugate verb Summons

CONDITIONAL

I would summons
you would summons
he/she/it would summons
we would summons
they would summons
I would summon
we would summon
you would summon
he/she/it would summon
they would summon

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be summoning
you would be summoning
he/she/it would be summoning
we would be summoning
they would be summoning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have summons
you would have summons
he/she/it would have summons
we would have summons
they would have summons

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been summoning
you would have been summoning
he/she/it would have been summoning
we would have been summoning
they would have been summoning

FUTURE

I will summon
you will summon
he/she/it will summon
we will summon
they will summon

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be summoning
you will be summoning
he/she/it will be summoning
we will be summoning
they will be summoning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have summoned
you will have summoned
he/she/it will have summoned
we will have summoned
they will have summoned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been summoning
you will have been summoning
he/she/it will have been summoning
we will have been summoning
they will have been summoning

IMPERATIVE

you summon
we let´s summon

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to summon

PAST

I summoned
you summoned
he/she/it summoned
we summoned
they summoned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was summoning
you were summoning
he/she/it was summoning
we were summoning
they were summoning

PAST PARTICIPLE

summoned

PAST PERFECT

I had summoned
you had summoned
he/she/it had summoned
we had summoned
they had summoned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been summoning
you had been summoning
he/she/it had been summoning
we had been summoning
they had been summoning

PRESENT

I summon
you summon
he/she/it summons
we summon
they summon

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am summoning
you are summoning
he/she/it is summoning
we are summoning
they are summoning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

summoning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have summoned
you have summoned
he/she/it has summoned
we have summoned
they have summoned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been summoning
you have been summoning
he/she/it has been summoning
we have been summoning
they have been summoning
I would have summoned
we would have summoned
you would have summoned
he/she/it would have summoned
they would have summoned

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