Quoting remodelled coat in it (8)

I believe the answer is:

citation

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'quoting remodelled coat in it' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'remodelled coat in it' is the wordplay.
'remodelled' is an anagram indicator.
'coat'+'in'+'it'='coatinit'
'coatinit' is an anagram of 'CITATION'.

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(Other definitions for citation that I've seen before include "Official commendation" , "Mention; quoted passage" , "Encomium, tribute" , "Official mention or award for bravery" , "Mention in an official report" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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