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What is the definition for contradict?

A

To speak against; to say the opposite.

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What is the word that matches this definition:

What is written down as someone says it.

A

Dictation

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What is the definition for dictator?

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A leader who speaks and rules with all power.

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What is the word that matches this definition:

The manner in which something is expressed in words.

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Diction

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What is the definition for dictionary?

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A reference book in which spoken or written words are defined.

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What is the word that matches this definition:

A judge’s ruling or statement.

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Dictum

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What is the definition for edict?

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

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What is the word that matches this definition:

Formal words spoken or written by a jury that charges a person with crime.

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Indictment

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What is the definition for predict?

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To say what will happen before it occurs.

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What is the word that matches this definition:

The decision a jury makes in a trial.

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Verdict

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