plural of cite
"The legal citations in the brief are well-researched and support the defendant's argument effectively."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cite
"The lawyer cites several precedents to support her argument in court."
In plain English: To cite is to quote someone's exact words and give them credit for their ideas.
"The report cites several studies to support its findings on climate change."
Acronym of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
"The treaty CITES was signed to protect endangered plants and animals from illegal trade."