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]