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Predict

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Contradict

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Verdict

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Indictment

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Dictation

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Dictator

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Diction

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Dictionary

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Edict

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Benediction

to speak about the future, what will happen in the future

to speak against, deny the truth, say the opposite

the decision in a court trial spoken by the jury ("guilty" or "not guilty")

formal words (by a jury) charging someone with a crime

speaking so that someone can write down what you say

a leader who speaks and rules with total power

the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking

reference book that says what words mean.

public words issued (=spoken) by an official proclaiming a law or command

words spoken at the end of a religious service; a blessing

= Speak, Say