Both Uses of
cite
in
Atlas Shrugged
- They proved it by citing Francisco d'Anconia's past achievements.
Chpt 1.3 *citing = listing (to make a point)
- I expected gratitude and a citation of honor.
Chpt 1.6 *citation = public commendation (written praise)
Definitions:
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(1)
(cite as in: cited from the President's speech) to mention something or quote someone (to make a point)
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(2)
(cite as in: cited for valor) officially praise for something
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(3)
(cite as in: cited for speeding) to officially mention someone in a legal matter - especially to charge someone with breaking the law or to demand they appear in court
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Citation was also the name of a race horse.