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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dictator | A person exercising power, especially a ruler with absolute control. |
| verdict | The finding or answer of a jury given to the court. |
| edict | A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority. |
| contradict | to assert the contrary or opposite of, deny directly and categorically. |
| indict | to charge with an offense or crime, accuse of wrongdoing. |
| predict | to declare or indicate in advance of something happening. |
| dictate | to say or read something aloud for another person. |
| diction | The accent, inflection, intonation, and speech sound. |
| prediction | The act of predicting. |
| jurisdiction | The right, power, or authority to administer a judgement, such as in a courtroom. |
| dictionary | A book, optical disc, mobile device, or online archive containing the meaning of words. |
| benediction | An utterance of good wishes, especially at the end of a church service or sermon. |