cites
Names as authority
Cites is the third-person singular of cite, meaning to quote or reference as evidence or authority: She cites three studies to support her argument.
It also means to summon officially, as to court: The officer cites him for speeding.
In academic and legal contexts, cites appears constantly—scholars cite sources, lawyers cite precedents, and officials cite violations.
List of cited works
- footnotesMarginal citations below text
- sourcesPoints of origin
- referencesSources cited for verification
- publicationsWorks issued to readers
journals · peer-reviewed · research · articles · papers · scholarship · literature · studies
Formally enacted laws
- precedentPrior authoritative example
- jurisprudencePhilosophy governing legal systems
- case lawJudge-made legal doctrine
- rulingsAuthoritative decisions on matters
legislation · code · regulations · ordinance · briefs · appellate · opinions · holdings
Writ requiring testimony
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- appearanceOutward visible form
- witnessOne who attests
- complaintExpression of discontent
defendant · hearing · trial · notice · service · contempt · order · compel
Perceiving something as known
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- awardHonor given for merit
- medalMetal honor token
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
merit · distinction · valor · bravery · achievement · ceremony · military · service
bibliography
List of cited works
- footnotesMarginal citations below text
- sourcesPoints of origin
- referencesSources cited for verification
publications · journals · peer-reviewed · research · articles · papers · scholarship · literature · studies · authors
statutes
Formally enacted laws
- precedentPrior authoritative example
- jurisprudencePhilosophy governing legal systems
- case lawJudge-made legal doctrine
rulings · legislation · code · regulations · ordinance · briefs · appellate · opinions · holdings · authority
subpoena
Writ requiring testimony
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- appearanceOutward visible form
- witnessOne who attests
complaint · defendant · hearing · trial · notice · service · contempt · order · compel · command
recognition
Perceiving something as known
decoration · merit · distinction · valor · bravery · achievement · ceremony · military · service · gallantry
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- highlightshighlight, highlights, high point, spotlight, peak
citesplagiarizes
Steals intellectual work
conceals · hides · omits · suppresses · ignores
citesdismisses
Terminates or rejects
releases · excuses · discharges · acquits · exonerates
- works citedList of sources used
- traffic citationsWritten notices for violations
- citation neededRequest for verification
- in-text citationSource acknowledgment within prose
- legal citationReference to judicial authority
- source citationsDocumented origin references
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