1. of, relating to, or involving the act of citing or quoting
Usage: formal; chiefly legal or academic
2. of or relating to a summons or citation to appear in court
Usage: legal

Examples

• The scholar's citatory method involved extensive footnotes and references.
• A citatory process was issued to compel the witness to testify.
• The judge issued a citatory order requiring the defendant's appearance.
• Her citatory style made the essay difficult to follow without consulting the sources.
• The citatory power of the court allowed it to summon witnesses.