citation

5 definitions • 6 examples

a word or piece of writing taken from a written work:

All citations are taken from the 2007 edition of the text.

an official request for someone to appear in a law court:

The court issued a contempt citation against city council members who refused to comply with a court order.

official praise for a person in the armed forces for brave actions:

The four soldiers are to receive citations from the president for their brave actions.

law A citation is an official notice from a court of law:

[ C ] The court could issue a citation against her for disclosing information.

[ C ] County police say that no citations have been issued since the law went into effect.

a document that praises someone publicly for something the person has done:

Cory received a citation from the mayor for her achievements.