Dic & Dict- Day 1

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What does it mean to 'indict' someone?

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To officially charge someone with a crime.

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What is a 'predicate' in grammar?

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Part of a sentence that has a verb and states something about the subject.

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What is 'diction'?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What is a 'verdict'?

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The decision made by a jury in a court case.

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What does 'abdicate' mean?

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When a person declares that they are leaving an official office.

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What is the meaning of 'dictation'?

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The action of writing down what someone else says.

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What is an 'edict'?

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An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

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What does 'dictionary' refer to?

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A reference book that lists words and their meanings.

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What is the role of a jury?

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To listen to evidence and make a decision in a court case.

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What does 'jurisdiction' mean?

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The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.