Glossary Term Definition
A passage of text set off from the main body, typically indented or set in a different size, to indicate extended direct quotation.
Definition
A passage of text set off from the main body, typically indented or set in a smaller size, to indicate extended direct quotation. Block quotations are usually set one or two points smaller than the main text and without quotation marks.
Source
No access — Robert Bringhurst — p. 322:
A passage of text set off from the main body, typically indented or set in a different size.