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I believe the answer is:

cited

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'mentioned' is the definition.
('cite' can be a synonym of 'mention')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for cited that I've seen before include "Commended" , "Called for" , "Made reference to -- edict (anag)" , "Summoned" , "Quoted or mentioned as example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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