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citation

1. Law

a. an official summons to appear in court

b. the document containing such a summons

2. Law the quoting of decided cases to serve as guidance to a court

Citation

famous horse in history of thoroughbred racing. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 1273]

See: Horse

References in periodicals archive ?

TIMENEW = the time spent performing keyword and citatory searches for additional information and the time spent viewing all new (noncited) documents; and

NUMSEARCH = the number of keyword and citatory searches performed for additional information.

The effects of source credibility on tax professional judgment in consulting engagements

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