A subpoena is a legal document issued by a court or other authority that orders an individual to appear in court or to provide documents or other evidence. The term 'subpoena' is derived from the Latin phrase 'sub poena, ' which means 'under penalty.' The crossword solutions for the term 'subpoena' are COMMAND (7 letters), SUMMONS (7 letters), SUMMON (6 letters), and WRIT (4 letters). A WRIT is a written order issued by a court or other authority, and a SUMMONS is a formal notice to appear in court. A COMMAND is an authoritative order given by a superior to a subordinate. All of these terms are related to the concept of a subpoena, which is a legal document ordering an individual to appear in court or to provide documents or other evidence.