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A cited passage, a quotation.
A passage quoted from a book, speech, or other source; (in modern use esp.) a frequently quoted passage of this nature. Cf. citation, n. 2b.
A quoted passage; a quotation.
A quoted passage or remark; = quotation, n. 5.