English word subpoena comes from Latin sub, Latin poena ((figurative) execution. Penalty. Punishment.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sub | Latin (lat) | (with ablative) about, around (time). (with ablative) at the feet of. (with ablative) behind. (with ablative) under, beneath. (with ablative) within, during. (with accusative) under, up to, up under, close to (of a motion). (with accusative) until, before, up to, about. |
| poena | Latin (lat) | (figurative) execution. Penalty. Punishment. |
| subpoena | English (eng) | (transitive) To summon with a subpoena. (legal) A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony. |