Duces Tecum
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
practice, evi- - dence, i. e. bring with thee. A writ, commonly called a subpena duces tecum, commanding the person to whom it is directed to bring with him some writings, papers, or other things therein specified: and described, before the court.
1 Phil. Ev. 386.