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. [Blacks Law 8th]