A subpoena duces tecum is a type of subpoena that requires the witness to produce a document or documents pertinent to a proceeding. From the Latin duces tecum, meaning "you shall bring with you".
What is the Latin word for subpoena?
The term subpoena is from the Middle English suppena and the Latin phrase sub poena meaning "under penalty". It is also spelled "subpena".
How do you spell duces tecum?
“Subpoena duces tecum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subpoena%20duces%20tecum.
What is ad Testificandum in law?
: a writ commanding a person to appear in court to testify as a witness.