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dicast

noun
di·​cast | \ ˈdÄ«-ËŒkast How to pronounce dicast (audio) , ˈdi- How to pronounce dicast (audio) \

Definition of dicast

: an ancient Athenian performing the functions of both judge and juror at a trial

First Known Use of dicast

1820, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dicast

Greek dikastēs, from dikazein to judge, from dikē judgment — more at diction

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