from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Subpoena \Sub*poe"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. sub under + poena
punishment. See {Pain}.] (Law)
A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of
the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process
by which a defendant in equity is commanded to appear and
answer the plaintiff's bill. [Written also {subpena}.]
[1913 Webster]
{Subpoena ad testificandum}. [NL.] A writ used to procure the
attendance of a witness for the purpose of testifying.
{Subpoena duces tecum}. [NL.] A writ which requires a witness
to attend and bring certain documents.
[1913 Webster]
from
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM, practice. A writ or process of the same kind as the
subpoena ad testificandum, including a clause requiring the witness to bring
with him and produce to the court, books, papers, &c., in his hands, tending
to elucidate the matter in issue. 3 Bl. Com. 382.