Cite Definition
sīt
cited, cites, citing
verb
cited, cites, citing
To summon to appear before a court of law.
Webster's New World
To quote (a passage, book, speech, writer, etc.)
Webster's New World
To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case.
American Heritage
To refer to or mention as by way of example, proof, or precedent.
Webster's New World
To commend officially for meritorious action in military service.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
noun
A citation or quotation.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
To bring forward, provide, or refer to as authority, illustration, precedent, proof, or support.
A citation to a statute, judicial decision, treatise, or other legal authority.
Webster's New World Law
Origin of Cite
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From Old French citer, from Latin citare (“to cause to move, excite, summon”), frequentive of ciēre (“to rouse, excite, call”).
From Wiktionary
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Middle English citen to summon from Old French citer from Latin citāre keiə- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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