(~s, citing, ~d)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
If you ~ something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying. (FORMAL)
She ~s a favourite poem by George Herbert...
I am merely citing his reaction as typical of British industry...
Spain was ~d as the most popular holiday destination.
VERB: V n, V n as adj/n, V n as adj/n
2.
To ~ a person means to officially name them in a legal case. To ~ a reason or cause means to state it as the official reason for your case.
They ~d Alex’s refusal to return to the marital home...
Three admirals and a top Navy civilian will be ~d for failing to act on reports of sexual assaults.
VERB: V n, be V-ed for -ing
3.
If someone is ~d, they are officially ordered to appear before a court. (AM LEGAL; in BRIT, use be summonsed )
The judge ruled a mistrial and ~d the prosecutors for outrageous misconduct.
VERB: V n