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Definition of: cite
(sīt) v.t. cit·ed, cit·ing
1. To quote or refer to as an authority, illustration, or exemplification for proof or support.
2. To refer to specifically, as in a military report.
3. Law To summon to appear, as before a tribunal. See synonyms under ALLEGE, ARRAIGN, QUOTE. ◆ Homophones: sight, site. [<F citer <L citare, freq. of cire call]
—cit′a·ble, cite′a·ble adjective
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