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citation
[ sahy-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- Military. mention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry:
She received a presidential citation.
- any award or commendation, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty, especially a formal letter or statement recounting a person's achievements.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a summons, especially to appear in court.
- a document containing such a summons.
- the act of citing or quoting a reference to an authority or a precedent.
- a passage cited; quotation.
Synonyms: , , ,
citation
/ ˈsaɪtətərɪ; -trɪ; saɪˈteɪʃən /
noun
- the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact
- a passage or source cited for this purpose
- a listing or recounting, as of facts
- an official commendation or award, esp for bravery or outstanding service, work, etc, usually in the form of a formal statement made in public
- law
- an official summons to appear in court
- the document containing such a summons
- law the quoting of decided cases to serve as guidance to a court
Derived Forms
- citatory, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·ٲtDz· adjective
- ԴDzc·ٲtDz noun
- c·ٲtDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of citation1
Example Sentences
And it would lead to a drop in revenue from parking citations and in overall traffic compliance.
Borrenpohl had been initially cited for allegedly biting one of the men, but city officials said the citation was dismissed.
When the responsible party is identified and the case is completed, the Animal Control Unit will determine what citations will be appropriate.
If they fail to do so, the ordinance says players can face a citation.
On Saturday in Thousand Oaks, Swagrman received what he says is his first citation for riding with Swaggy in the truck.
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