01 v. t. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon.
imp. & p. p.
Cited; p. pr. & vb. n.
Citing
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1.
To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon.“The cited dead, Of all past ages, to the general doom Shall hasten.” — Milton.“Cited by finger of God.” — De Quincey.
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2.
To urge; to enjoin.[R.]
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3.
To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.“The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.” — Shak.
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To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation.“The imperfections which you have cited.” — Shak.
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5.
To bespeak; to indicate.[Obs.]“Aged honor cites a virtuous youth.” — Shak.
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6.
To notify of a proceeding in court.(Law)