citation Definition

1. The quoting or citing of something as example or proof.
2. A passage quoted from a book, etc.

Thesaurus: reference, extract, excerpt, reference, allusion, mention, quote.
3a. law.
A summons to appear in court;
Thesaurus: summons, bidding, charge.
3b. law.
The document containing the summons.
4a. A special official commendation or award for merit, bravery, etc;
4b. A list of the reasons for such an award.