dĭcātĭo
ōnis, f.
I.
A formal declaration of intention to become a citizen, Cic. Balb. 11 (v. the passage in its connection).—
II.
= praedicatio, a praising.
A.
Prop., Cod. Theod. 9, 3, 2. —
B.
As a title: tua dicatio, Cod. Theod. 11, 30, 1; Lact. Mort. pers. 48 al.