summons
nounUK /ˈsʌmənz/
US /ˈsʌmənz/
An official order that tells someone they must come to a place.
The witness received a summons to appear in court next Monday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An urgent call or signal for someone to come.
The ringing bell was a summons for all the students to return to class.
3. The act of calling people together for a meeting.
The king's summons brought all the lords to the castle.
4. A formal written demand to appear before a judge.
She ignored the summons and had to pay a fine.