process of monition

Noun
  1. A summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted (synset 106570425)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: process, summons - a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
    same as: monition

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