Both Uses
cite
in
A Separate Peace
(Edited)
- If I was head of the class on Graduation Day and made a speech and won the Ne Plus Ultra Scholastic Achievement Citation, then we would both have come out on top, we would be even, that was all.
p. 52.1 *citation = public commendation (statement of praise)
- He elaborated without encouragement, citing the advantages of Devon's physical hardening program and of a high school diploma when he did in good time reach basic training.
p. 98.4 *citing = mentioning (things to make a point)
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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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Citation was also the name of a race horse.