Citations
/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) References to legal authorities such as cases, statutes, or regulations used to support legal arguments or rulings.
The lawyer included several citations to precedent cases in the brief.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of cite.
He cites multiple laws to strengthen his argument.
Forms
- citation
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Commentary
In legal writing, accurate citations are crucial for validating arguments; always ensure citations are current and properly formatted.
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