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process of monition

DEFINITIONS OF: process of monition

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n a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted

Synonyms:
monition
Type of:
process, summons
a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
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