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Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Plural for an excerpt from a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
“The book includes an incorrectly quoted citation from Nietzsche to bolster the case for the ineluctability of the cause.”
Plural for an honorable mention or commendation, especially in an official report
“You did receive a citation from the CIA director of operations for your work after you retired from the agency over the years.”
Plural for a reference to a previous case, typically used in support of an argument
“I do not think that the citation supports a submission that there must be some form of specific reference to the work in question.”
Plural for a summons to appear in court
“Indeed, he was told he would face a contempt of court citation if he disclosed either his complaint or the censure.”
(grammar) Plural for a group of words that functions as a single unit
Plural for a declaration of fault or blame against another
Plural for a source of information cited in a book or article
Plural for a cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success
Plural for a legal or formal notification of something
Plural for a formal examination of evidence in a court, typically with a judge
Plural for an entry in a list
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