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- But as would be officially cited, the cause of Adam's crushed tibial plateau was a slip on the stadium stairs while bearing the full weight of his kit and body armor.
p. 222.4 *cited = listed
- The citation reads, For heroic achievement…. in combat operations against the enemy as an assault team member, [Adam Brown] displayed great battlefield courage while conducting multiple direct action missions against enemy leadership targets.
p. 234.1 *citation = public commendation (statement of 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.