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cite

Part of speech: noun

Definition:

A reference to a source of information or a place where a specific piece of information can be found.

Sense 1:

An official document or ticket displaying a traffic violation or offense.

Example sentence:

He received a cite for parking his car in a no-parking zone.

Sense 2:

A mention or quotation of a source within a piece of academic or research work.

Example sentence:

The author provided a proper cite to support his argument.

Sense 3:

A formal reference to a legal case or statute.

Example sentence:

The lawyer presented a strong legal cite to support his client's case.

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