dicast (Meaning)
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dicast (n.)
A functionary in ancient Athens answering nearly to the modern juryman.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dicast
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dicast Sentence Examples
- The dicast, a term from ancient Greece, referred to a magistrate or lawmaker.
- In Athenian democracy, dicasts played a crucial role in the judicial system.
- The assembly of dicasts convened regularly to hear legal cases and render judgments.
- Dicasts were selected by lot from eligible citizens to serve on juries.
- The decisions of dicasts had significant consequences for individuals and the state.
- Dicasts were expected to deliberate carefully and impartially in their judgments.
- Serving as a dicast was considered a civic duty in ancient Athens.
- The dicast system helped distribute power among the citizens of Athens.
- Dicasts were responsible for upholding the rule of law and maintaining justice.
- The influence of dicasts extended beyond the courtroom, shaping the political landscape of ancient Greece.
FAQs About the word dicast
A functionary in ancient Athens answering nearly to the modern juryman.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The dicast, a term from ancient Greece, referred to a magistrate or lawmaker.
In Athenian democracy, dicasts played a crucial role in the judicial system.
The assembly of dicasts convened regularly to hear legal cases and render judgments.
Dicasts were selected by lot from eligible citizens to serve on juries.
