| noun | a request to be present “they came at his bidding” |
| noun | an order to appear in person at a given place and time |
| noun | 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 |
| verb | call in an official matter, such as to attend court |
| verb | call in an official matter, such as to attend court |
| verb | ask to come “summon a lawyer” |
| verb | gather or bring together “muster the courage to do something” |
| verb | make ready for action or use “marshal resources” |
| bid | verb | ask someone in a friendly way to do something |
| summons | verb | call in an official matter, such as to attend court |
| process | verb | deliver a warrant or summons to someone |
| summons | noun | an order to appear in person at a given place and time |
| citation | noun | a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding |
| summoning | noun | calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations |
| rally | noun | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort |
| mobilization | noun | act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: |
| mobilisation | noun | act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: |