n.
reference
1) the earliest ~ (of the use of a word)
2) a ~ from
summons
3) to issue a ~ for
4) a ~ to + inf. (she received a ~ to appear in court)
mention of meritorious performance
( AE ) ( mil .)
5) to write smb. up for a ~
6) to receive a ~ (for bravery)
7) a unit ~