to cite

Examples

• All

• The officer had no choice but to cite the man for driving without a valid license.

• I was cited for securities fraud.

  Molly's Game (2017)

• I was cited for shoplifting once, but it was a mistake.

  The Insider (1999)

• I am citing you for gross misconduct.

  Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

• Roderick, I'm gonna have to cite you for a violation of state law.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Now step away from the door, or you'll be cited for obstructing justice.

  RoboCop 3 (1993)

• The judge decided to cite the defendant for failing to appear in court as required.

• After reviewing the evidence, the committee voted to cite the contractor for violation of safety regulations.

Synonyms

S

to summon

vsto cite

• Formal

200 5.3

Officially call someone to come, often to court

is specifically used to make someone appear before a court or tribunal

I

to issue a subpoena

vsto cite

• Formal

15 8.1

To officially order someone to go to court or give evidence

is an official call to appear not limited to a written court order

S

to summons

vsto cite

• Formal

14 5.3

To order someone to appear in court

is used mainly to call someone before a court or tribunal

V

to vouch

vsto cite

• Archaic

1 9.9

In old law, call someone into court to defend a claim to land

is the modern general legal call to appear rather than an old title defense action

Antonyms

D

to dismiss

110 2.7

To tell people to leave a meeting or room

Surface Forms

Etymology