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dict- vocabulary
vocabulary words with root dict-
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contradict | to oppose or deny |
| dictate | to control or command |
| dictator | a tyrant |
| diction | choice and use of words in speech or writing |
| dictionary | a reference work containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology |
| edict | a decree or proclamation issued by an authority and having the force of law |
| jurisdiction | right of a court to hear a particular case, based on the scope of its authority over the type of case and the parties to the case |
| predict | to state, tell about, or make known in advance, especially on the basis of special knowledge |
| valediction | a speech or statement made as a farewell |
| verdict | decision of the jury after the trial of a case |