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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Ad testificandum: A Latin term that means "to testify." It refers to a legal order, such as a subpoena, that requires a person to appear in court and give testimony. A subpoena is a written order that commands a person to appear before a court or other tribunal, subject to a penalty for failing to comply. There are different types of subpoenas, including deposition subpoenas and subpoena duces tecum, which require the witness to bring specified documents or things.