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How do you spell Subpoena?

Correct spelling

subpoena

From Latin sub poena, under penalty.

Why is subpoena spelled this way?

From Latin sub poena, under penalty. The OE makes an EE sound.

Common misspellings of subpoena

subpenasupena

Example

She received a subpoena to testify before the grand jury.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell subpoena?+
The correct spelling is "subpoena". From Latin sub poena, under penalty.
Is it subpena or subpoena?+
The correct spelling is "subpoena", not "subpena". This word gets varies monthly searches.

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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