citation
noun
mention of a soldier or a unit in orders, usually for gallantry.
citations
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pluralof citation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Thankfully, the Sheriff’s Department, City staff, and our Outreach Team receive compliance once services are offered, and/or threats of citations are made,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Five more received citations from police, an administration official told CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Law enforcement for the National Park Service told AFP in June that five people were arrested for vandalism and five others were issued federal citations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Parking enforcement officers in Austin write tickets, which are civil citations, against a specific vehicle, not the driver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The officer read the citations and explained that even though they were all misdemeanors, I had been processed and would still have to appear in court.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
