called upon someone to appear or do something, usually officially or with authority; ordered someone to come.
From Latin 'summonere' (to remind, hint at), combining 'sub-' (under/up) and 'monere' (to warn). It entered English in the 1200s and describes an official calling or ordering.
In old legal systems, being 'summoned' meant someone gave you a warning (from Latin 'monere')—you were officially warned to appear, which is why it still sounds serious today!
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