1. dict=speak

2. To speak against; to say the opposite
contradict(v)
To speak against; to say the opposite

3. What is written down as someone says it
dictation(n)
What is written down as someone says it

4. A leader who speaks and rules with total power
dictator(n)
A leader who speaks and rules with total power

5. diction(n)
The manner in which something is expressed in words (written or spoken)

6. A reference book in which spoken or written words are defined
dictionary(n)
A reference book in which spoken or written words are defined

7. A judge’s ruling or statement
dictum(n)
A judge’s ruling or statement

8. Public words issued by an official that explain a law or command
edict(n)
Public words issued by an official that explain a law or command

9. indictment(n)
Formal words spoken or written by a jury that charge a person with a crime

10. To say what will happen before it occurs
predict(v)
To say what will happen before it occurs

11. The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury
verdict(n)
The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury

12. Something being caused by someone or something
attribute(v)
Something being caused by someone or something