Meanings of receive a summons in English

St. John's church would not wish to have you receive a summons.

Not yet did he receive a summons to the abbot's tower.

It is expected he will receive a summons to appear in court in the next few weeks.

Why would Bek be able to receive a summons of that sort when no one else could?

If you should receive a summons to visit me there, come privately, and bring your friend with you.

Well, let me tell you this: to-morrow morning you will receive a summons to appear before the examining magistrate.

Never in his life was Fernando more glad to receive a summons, and never did he so dread answering it.

I should receive a summons from her, and I must be prepared at any moment to come to her aid.

After sending the questionnaire back, the person may eventually receive a summons from the department which again, is only sent via a direct letter.

John Whittingdale said that Kevin Maxwell was the last person to receive a summons of this kind ordering him to attend a select committee hearing.

The following Saturday, Elizabeth received a summons to the Queen's privy chamber.

LATER that evening, the emperor finally relented and I received a summons.

A week later, Lad received a summons that made his heart sink.

You know I received a summons; I didn't seek this out.

Upon the following morning he received a summons from the cazique.

But moments after Tala rushed away, I received a summons from the emperor.