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cited

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﹒To quote a passage, book, or author as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.

﹒To mention someone in an official report or commendation for a praiseworthy act.

﹒To summon someone to appear in a court of law.

Examples

﹒The researcher cited several studies to support her hypothesis.

﹒The newspaper article cited anonymous sources close to the investigation.

﹒He was cited for speeding on the highway yesterday morning.

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