process of monition

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process of monition - a summons issued after the filing of a libel or claim directing all parties concerned to show cause why the judgment asked for should not be granted monition process, summons - a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"