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Today's Terms
Subpoena
Definition:
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.
Restitution
Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Levy
Definition:
A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.
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