Vorladung

summons

noun FOHR-lah-doong Rare

Also means

subpoena

Usage Note

Vorladung is an official summons to appear before a court or the police, from vorladen (to summon). A witness or suspect receives one in writing. Ignoring it may lead to a Vorfuehrung (forced appearance). It compounds vor (before) and laden (to invite).

Examples

"Er erhielt eine Vorladung als Zeuge."

Natural Translation

He received a summons as a witness.

Literal Translation

He received a summons as witness.

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