Surreptitious summons Crossword Clue

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SURREPTITIOUS (adjective)
1. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
SUMMONS (noun)
1. a request to be present
2. 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
SUMMONS (verb)
1. call in an official matter, such as to attend court

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