to quote (something) by way of example, authority, precedent, or proof
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose — Shakespeare
to refer to or name (somebody), esp to mention them formally in commendation or praise
to call upon (somebody) to appear before a court of law
citable adj
[early French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from citus, past part. of ciēre to stir, move]