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   Cite , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cited; p. pr. & vb. n. Citing] [F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ciēre, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr. to go, Skr.  to sharpen.]
   To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon.
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   The cited dead,
   Of all past ages, to the general doom
   Shall hasten.
   Milton.
   
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   Cited by finger of God.
   De Quincey.
   
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   To urge; to enjoin. [R.]
   Shak.
   
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   To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
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   The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
   Shak.
   
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   To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation.
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   The imperfections which you have cited.
   Shak.
   
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   To bespeak; to indicate. [Obs.]
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   Aged honor cites a virtuous youth.
   Shak.
   
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   (Law) To notify of a proceeding in court.
   Abbot
   Syn. -- To quote; mention, name; refer to; adduce; select; call; summon. See Quote.
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