The term 'GIVE A TICKET' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: FINE (4 letters) and CITE (4 letters). FINE is a noun that means a sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense. CITE is a verb that means to quote or refer to as an authority or example. Therefore, the phrase 'GIVE A TICKET' can be interpreted as to impose a penalty in the form of a FINE or to quote or refer to something as an authority or example.