DICT

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What does 'contradict' mean?

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To speak against; to say the opposite.

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What is an 'edict'?

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Public words issued by an official that explain a law or command.

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What is 'dictation'?

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What is written down as someone says it.

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What is a 'verdict'?

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The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury.

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What is an 'indictment'?

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A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

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What does 'diction' refer to?

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

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What is a 'dictator'?

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A leader who speaks and rules with total power.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To say what will happen in the future.

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What is the role of a jury?

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A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case.

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What is the difference between 'edict' and 'verdict'?

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An edict is a public command, while a verdict is a decision made by a jury.