See subpœna in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "Nothing vnder a Sub-pœna can dravv him to London, and vvhen he is there, hee ſtickes faſt vppon euery Obiect, caſts his eyes avvay vppon gazing, and becomes the prey of euery cut-purſe.",
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"text": "For the worthy magistrate, determined to omit no chance of doing Effie justice, and to leave her sister no apology for not giving the evidence which she was supposed to possess, had caused the ordinary citation, or sub-pœna, of the Scottish criminal court, to be served upon her by an officer during his conference with David.",
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"text": "[page 318] \"Samuel Weller?\" said Mr. Jackson, enquiringly. \"Vun o' the truest things as you've said for many a long year,\" replied Sam, in a most composed manner. \"Here's a subpœna for you, Mr. Weller,\" said Jackson. […] [page 319] Mr. Jackson seemed rather puzzled by Sam's proceedings; but, as he had served the subpœnas, and had nothing more to say, he made a feint of putting on the one glove which he usually carried in his hand, for the sake of appearances; and returned to the office to report progress.",
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"text": "For to-day in this arena, / Summoned by a stern subpœna, / Edwin, sued by Angelina— / Shortly will appear.",
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"text": "Poor Willy! he would not even subpœna any of his old friends as to his general character. But even if he had, what could the Court do since he pleaded guilty?",
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"text": "For the worthy magistrate, determined to omit no chance of doing Effie justice, and to leave her sister no apology for not giving the evidence which she was supposed to possess, had caused the ordinary citation, or sub-pœna, of the Scottish criminal court, to be served upon her by an officer during his conference with David.",
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"text": "[page 318] \"Samuel Weller?\" said Mr. Jackson, enquiringly. \"Vun o' the truest things as you've said for many a long year,\" replied Sam, in a most composed manner. \"Here's a subpœna for you, Mr. Weller,\" said Jackson. […] [page 319] Mr. Jackson seemed rather puzzled by Sam's proceedings; but, as he had served the subpœnas, and had nothing more to say, he made a feint of putting on the one glove which he usually carried in his hand, for the sake of appearances; and returned to the office to report progress.",
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