<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>An authoritative command, message, or signal by which one is summoned.</li><li>A request, demand, or call to do something: a summons to surrender.</li><li>A call or citation by authority to appear before a court or a judicial officer.</li><li>The writ by which the call is made.</li><li>An authoritative call or notice to appear at a specified place, as for a particular purpose or duty.</li><li>A call issued for the meeting of an assembly or parliament.</li></ul>