[ sʌɪ'teɪʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun
1》 a quotation from or reference to a book or author.
2》 a mention of a praiseworthy act in an official report.
↘a note accompanying an award, giving reasons for it.
3》 Law a reference to a former case, used as guidance or in support of an argument.
4》 N. Amer. a summons to appear in court.