citation

noun

ci·ta·tion sī-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce citation (audio)

: an official summons to appear (as before a court)

: an act of quoting

especially : the citing of a previously settled case at law

: excerpt, quotation

His homily included several biblical citations.

: mention: such as

: a formal statement of the achievements of a person receiving an academic honor

: specific reference in a military dispatch to meritorious performance of duty

a citation for bravery

citational

sī-ˈtā-shnəl How to pronounce citation (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

He was issued a citation. He received a citation for reckless driving. gave her a citation for bravery

Recent Examples on the Web Delvantae King was charged Friday with two counts of second-degree terroristic threatening along with menacing and second-degree disorderly conduct, according to a Louisville Metro Police arrest citation.

Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2022 An arrest citation says Johnson was among a crowd in downtown Louisville that had been told to disperse after setting fires and causing property damage.

Robert Gearty, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2020 He was eventually tased by an officer before being arrested, according to the arrest citation.

Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Aug. 2022 Hurley was turning left off Market Street to head north on Second Street when his car left the road and hit the four pedestrians, according to an arrest citation.

Billy Kobin, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 An emergency management official was also injured and a police dog was killed, according to an arrest citation.

CBS News, 2 July 2022 An emergency management official was also injured and a police dog was killed, according to the arrest citation.

BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 An emergency management official was also injured and a police K-9 dog was killed, according to the arrest citation.

Washington Post, 1 July 2022 That document says Code Enforcement found 105 violations -- 14 Life Safety violations and 91 Non Life Safety violations -- in addition to the single traffic court citation.

Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

citation

noun

ci·ta·tion sī-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce citation (audio)

: a writ giving notice to a person to appear in court: as

: a process served upon an interested party in a probate proceeding

: a notice to a person that he or she is charged with a petty offense (as a traffic violation)

also : the document embodying the notice

Note: Citations are issued in minor criminal cases as an alternative to arrest. Often a person may consent in writing to the penalty specified on the citation and forgo an appearance in court.

: the citing of a previously decided case or recognized legal authority as support for an argument

also : the caption used for referring to such a case or authority especially as published in a reporter

citation

noun

as in commendation

a formal expression of praise the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory

Synonyms & Similar Words

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commendation
tribute
award
accolade
hymn
encomium
eulogy
homage
panegyric
prize
eulogium
salutation
paean
acclaim
applause
dithyramb
dedication
decoration
honor
laudation
acclamation
recommendation
approval
kudo
cachet
compliment
bravo
hallelujah
plaudit(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

indictment
condemnation
reprimand
censure
rebuke
denunciation
lecture
correction
sermon
admonition
reproof
harangue

as in award

a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed a police officer who has received several citations for his work with troubled youths in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

commendation
award
medal
acknowledgment
acknowledgement
mention
prize
accolade
decoration
ribbon
tribute
honor
kudo
dedication

as in quotation

a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example in your paper be sure to include citations to back up any points you make about the play

Synonyms & Similar Words

quotation
quote
reference
excerpt
allusion
section
extract
part
snippet
line

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of citation are encomium, eulogy, panegyric, and tribute. While all these words mean "a formal expression of praise," citation applies to the formal praise of a person offered in a military dispatch or in awarding an honorary degree.

earned a citation for bravery

The words encomium and citation are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing.

received encomiums from literary critics

The meanings of eulogy and citation largely overlap; however, eulogy applies to a prepared speech or writing extolling the virtues and services of a person.

delivered the eulogy at the funeral service

In some situations, the words panegyric and citation are roughly equivalent. However, panegyric suggests an elaborate often poetic compliment.

her lyrical memoir was a panegyric to her mentor

While the synonyms tribute and citation are close in meaning, tribute implies deeply felt praise conveyed either through words or through a significant act.

the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters

单词	citation
释义	citation noun ci·ta·tion sī-ˈtā-shən 1 : an official summons to appear (as before a court) 2 a : an act of quoting especially : the citing of a previously settled case at law b : excerpt, quotation His homily included several biblical citations. 3 : mention: such as a : a formal statement of the achievements of a person receiving an academic honor b : specific reference in a military dispatch to meritorious performance of duty a citation for bravery citational sī-ˈtā-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms accolade commendation dithyramb encomium eulogium eulogy homage hymn paean panegyric salutation tribute See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was issued a citation. He received a citation for reckless driving. gave her a citation for bravery Recent Examples on the Web Delvantae King was charged Friday with two counts of second-degree terroristic threatening along with menacing and second-degree disorderly conduct, according to a Louisville Metro Police arrest citation. Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2022 An arrest citation says Johnson was among a crowd in downtown Louisville that had been told to disperse after setting fires and causing property damage. Robert Gearty, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2020 He was eventually tased by an officer before being arrested, according to the arrest citation. Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Aug. 2022 Hurley was turning left off Market Street to head north on Second Street when his car left the road and hit the four pedestrians, according to an arrest citation. Billy Kobin, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 An emergency management official was also injured and a police dog was killed, according to an arrest citation. CBS News, 2 July 2022 An emergency management official was also injured and a police dog was killed, according to the arrest citation. BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 An emergency management official was also injured and a police K-9 dog was killed, according to the arrest citation. Washington Post, 1 July 2022 That document says Code Enforcement found 105 violations -- 14 Life Safety violations and 91 Non Life Safety violations -- in addition to the single traffic court citation. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see cite First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition citation noun ci·ta·tion sī-ˈtā-shən 1 : an official order to appear in court 2 : an act or instance of quoting 3 : quotation 4 : a formal public statement praising a person for doing something good a citation for bravery Legal Definition citation noun ci·ta·tion sī-ˈtā-shən 1 : a writ giving notice to a person to appear in court: as a : a process served upon an interested party in a probate proceeding b : a notice to a person that he or she is charged with a petty offense (as a traffic violation) also : the document embodying the notice Note: Citations are issued in minor criminal cases as an alternative to arrest. Often a person may consent in writing to the penalty specified on the citation and forgo an appearance in court. 2 : the citing of a previously decided case or recognized legal authority as support for an argument also : the caption used for referring to such a case or authority especially as published in a reporter citation noun 1 as in commendation a formal expression of praise the citation for the Nobel Prize winner noted his major contributions to quantum theory Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance commendation tribute award accolade hymn encomium eulogy homage panegyric prize eulogium salutation paean acclaim applause dithyramb dedication decoration honor laudation acclamation recommendation approval kudo cachet compliment bravo hallelujah plaudit(s) Antonyms & Near Antonyms indictment condemnation reprimand censure rebuke denunciation lecture correction sermon admonition reproof harangue See More 2 as in award a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed a police officer who has received several citations for his work with troubled youths in the city Synonyms & Similar Words commendation award medal acknowledgment acknowledgement mention prize accolade decoration ribbon tribute honor kudo dedication 3 as in quotation a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example in your paper be sure to include citations to back up any points you make about the play Synonyms & Similar Words quotation quote reference excerpt allusion section extract part snippet line Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of citation are encomium, eulogy, panegyric, and tribute. While all these words mean "a formal expression of praise," citation applies to the formal praise of a person offered in a military dispatch or in awarding an honorary degree. earned a citation for bravery The words encomium and citation are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing. received encomiums from literary critics The meanings of eulogy and citation largely overlap; however, eulogy applies to a prepared speech or writing extolling the virtues and services of a person. delivered the eulogy at the funeral service In some situations, the words panegyric and citation are roughly equivalent. However, panegyric suggests an elaborate often poetic compliment. her lyrical memoir was a panegyric to her mentor While the synonyms tribute and citation are close in meaning, tribute implies deeply felt praise conveyed either through words or through a significant act. the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters
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