Definition
You have been served (with a subpoena)!: You have been summoned to appear in court!
a subpoena: a summons to appear in a US court
A "subpoena" is a formal order to appear before an American court. It can either be a summons to testify, bring evidence or face punishment.
- "Bruno Delavigne, you have been served!"
- "A subpoena?"
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