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πρόδικος

prodikos

judged first

Appears 57 times across Plato's dialogues.

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Dictionary (LSJ)

πρόδικος, ον, (δίκη) A. judged first, δίκα π. a cause which has priority of hearing, IG 9(1).334.32 (Locr., v B.C.), cf. Michel 497.2(Aerae, iii B.C.), etc. 2. Act.,judging in first instance, πόλις Schwyzer 328aiiB 8(Delph., iv B.C.), cf. GDI 5040.63 (Crete). 3. decided by arbitration, ἐθέλω δίκην δοῦναι πρόδικον Ar. Fr. 267; ἵνα ἀπολάβῃς τὴν τιμὴν τοῦ βάρδου πρόδικον BGU 276.12 (ii/iii A.D., cf. ii p.355). II. Subst., defender, avenger, A. Ag. 450(lyr.); representative in legal proceedings, advocate, γυναικὸς ἑαυτοῦ BGU 969.7(ii A.D.); esp. of public advocates, IG 9(1).694.114(Corc.): metaph., advocate, patron, τῆς ἐναργείας Plu. 2.1083c. 2. at Sparta, a young kingʼs guardian, X. HG 4.2.9, Plu. Lyc. 3.
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