n.

1. 引用；引證；列舉
2. 【律】傳票
3. 褒揚
   He received an open citation for saving the lives of two people.

   他因為救了兩條生命而受到公開表揚。

n.

1. a quotation from or reference to a book or author.
2. a mention of a praiseworthy act in an official report.
   ▸a note accompanying an award, giving reasons for it.
3. Law  a reference to a former case, used as guidance or in support of an argument.
4. N. Amer. a summons to appear in court.