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summons, n. 1. Formerly, a writ directing a sheriff to summon a defendant to appear in court. 2. A writ or process commencing the plaintiff’s action and requiring the defendant to appear and answer. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 401; Process 7. C.J.S. Process §§ 2, 12.] 3. A notice requiring a person to appear in