In the position to quote a case (8)
I believe the answer is:
instance
'quote a case' is the definition.
'instance' can be an answer for 'quote' (thesaurus). I am not sure about the 'a case' bit.
'in the position' is the wordplay.
'the position' becomes 'stance' (stance is a kind of position).
'in'+'stance'='INSTANCE'
'to' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for instance that I've seen before include "Example or single occurrence of something" , "Exemplify" , "Cite as an example" , "Occasion" , "An insect (anag.)" .)