citatory

ci•ta•tion /saɪˈteɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]

a quotation from a passage in writing, used in support of a claim:His citations include the most up-to-date scholars in the subject.
a speech or letter given to praise someone for heroic deeds:given five citations for bravery in Korea.
a summons to appear in a court of law:gave me a citation for speeding.

ci•ta•tion (sī tā′shən),USA pronunciation n.

Militarymention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry:Presidential citation.
any award or commendation, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty, esp. a formal letter or statement recounting a person's achievements.
a summons, esp. 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.
a quotation showing a particular word or phrase in context.
mention or enumeration.

Late Latin citātiōn- (stem of citātiō), equivalent. to Latin citāt(us) past participle of citāre (see cite¹) + -iōn- -ion
Middle English citacio(u)n 1250–1300

ci•ta′tion•al, adj.

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citation /saɪˈteɪʃən/ n

the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact
a passage or source cited for this purpose
an official commendation or award, esp for bravery or outstanding service, work, etc, usually in the form of a formal statement made in public
- an official summons to appear in court
- the document containing such a summons
the quoting of decided cases to serve as guidance to a court

ciˈtational, citatory /ˈsaɪtətərɪ; -trɪ/ adj

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