cited

Definition of "cited"
  1. A situation where a defendant is out of custody yet has pledged to appear in court on a specified date via signing a ticket; applicable to any violation, county or city rule, or minor crime
How to use "cited" in a sentence
  1. The man was cited for speeding and given a date to appear in court.
  2. The woman was cited for violating a city ordinance and promised to come to court on the scheduled date.
  3. The teenager was cited for a minor offense and assured the officer that he would attend court on the appointed day.

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