citatory
adjective
ci·ta·to·ry
\ˈsītəˌtōrē\
Definition of citatory
: relating to citing or summoning : being or constituting a citation or summons letters citatory a body with citatory powers
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Origin and Etymology of citatory
Medieval Latin citatorius, from Latin citatus + -orius -ory
First Known Use: 15th century
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