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citation

Definitions of citation
  1. noun
    a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
    synonyms: mention
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    types:
    référence, référence bibliographique
    a reference at one place in a work to information at another place in the same work
    type of:
    annotation, note
    a comment or instruction (usually added)
  2. noun
    a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
    synonyms: assignation
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    type of:
    mandat
    (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
  3. noun
    a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
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    type of:
    ajournement, assignation
    a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
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