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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,

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do

do (doh). [Latin] Hist. I give. • This term was considered the oldest and aptest way to effect a feoffment and gift.

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