escry

/ɛskraɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to issue an official summons or writ, especially to a jury

“The judge directed the bailiff to escry the jurors for the trial.”

2. noun

a summons or writ, especially to a jury

“The escry for the jury was posted on the courthouse door.”

Synonyms

  • summon
  • writ

Antonyms

  • discharge
  • dismissal