summons

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A call to do something, especially to come.
2. 2
   A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.
3. 3
   A demand for surrender.
4. 4
   plural of summon

Verb

1. 1
   To serve someone with a summons.
2. 2
   third-person singular simple present indicative of summon