Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning for the given Latin expression.

Sub poena

  1. toward the point

  2. side path

  3. under penalty

  4. short poem
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Sub poena' literally means 'under penalty' in Latin. It refers to a court order compelling a person to appear or produce documents, with failure to comply resulting in legal penalties. The modern spelling 'subpoena' combines both words, and it is a fundamental tool in legal proceedings.

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