dĭcātĭo

ōnis, f.

1. dico, no. II. B. 1.

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.
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
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