do dico addico
do, dico, addico (doh, dI-koh, [schwa]-dI-koh ordik-oh, [schwa]-dik-oh). [Latin] I give, I say, I adjudge. • These formal words were spoken by the Roman praetor in the exercise of his jurisdiction on certain days, such as dies fasti. They could not be officially spoken on dies nefasti. Do refers to the granting of actions, exceptions, and the appointment of judges; dico refers to the pronouncement of judgments; and addico refers to the adjudication of controverted property.
