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Dicast
UK
/ˈdaɪkɑːst/
US
/ˈdaɪkæst/
Translation of "dicast" into Russian
dicast
Noun
UK
/ˈdaɪkɑːst/
US
/ˈdaɪkæst/
dicast
dicasts pl
Definitions
dicast
Noun
UK
/ˈdaɪkɑːst/
US
/ˈdaɪkæst/
In ancient Athens, a citizen chosen by lot to sit as a judge (juror) in the popular courts.
The dicast listened carefully to the arguments presented by both sides before casting his vote.
Any judge or arbiter entrusted with deciding disputes.
When disagreements arose, the village elder acted as dicast, resolving them impartially.
dicast
Adjective
UK
/ˈdaɪkɑːst/
US
/ˈdaɪkæst/
Relating to dicasts or their judicial functions in ancient Athens.
The dicast courts wielded significant power in Classical Athens.