Reference in a footnote (4)

I believe the answer is:

cite

(Other definitions for cite that I've seen before include "Adduce as proof" , "Use quotations" , "Quote as authority" , "Summons - quote" , "Give as an example" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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