summons

(noun) a request to be present. Synonyms: bidding. Example: "They came at his bidding."

(noun) an order to appear in person at a given place and time.

(noun) 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. Synonyms: process.

(verb) call in an official matter, such as to attend court. Synonyms: summon, cite.

(verb) call in an official matter, such as to attend court. Synonyms: summon, cite.

(verb) ask to come. Synonyms: summon. Example: "Summon a lawyer."

(verb) gather or bring together. Synonyms: muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up. Examples: "Muster the courage to do something." "She rallied her intellect." "Summon all your courage."

(verb) make ready for action or use. Synonyms: mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon. Example: "Marshal resources."