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Citation

Description:

A citation is a reference to a published or unpublished source used to support statements or ideas mentioned in a written work. It is essential for academic and research papers to provide proper citations to give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.

Sample sentences:

1. Noun - Academic Writing:

The student received praise from the professor for including relevant citations throughout the research paper.

2. Noun - Legal:

The lawyer presented a compelling citation from a previous court case to support his argument.

3. Verb - Informal:

The blogger failed to properly cite the original source and faced criticism for the lack of citation.

4. Noun - Local:

In our small town, there are strict parking regulations, and failure to obey them can result in a citation.

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