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Definition citation in British English

citation noun

noun
/saɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a phrase or sentence taken from a piece of writing or speech

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Example

Could you please give us the citation for the relevant case?

2

an official statement praising someone for something they have done

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3

the process of citing something or of being cited

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4

an official statement ordering someone to appear in a court of law

Example

a citation for reckless driving

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Definition citation in British English