English word summons comes from Latin sub, Latin moneo (I remind. I warn, advise.)
| 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. |
| moneo | Latin (lat) | I remind. I warn, advise. |
| summoneo | Latin (lat) | |
| *summonsa | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| sumunce | Old French (fro) | |
| summons | English (eng) | (transitive) To serve someone with a summons. (legal) A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.. (military) A demand for surrender.. A call to do something, especially to come. |