Plural of dicast; multiple citizen jurors or judges in the ancient Athenian legal system.
From Greek dikastes (plural dikastai). Simple pluralization of the word for individual jurors.
Thousands of Athenian dicasts cycled through the system each year—it was like mandatory jury duty where showing up was considered a civic honor!
Plural of dicast. These male citizens held exclusive judicial power in ancient Athens, institutionalizing gender hierarchy in law.
For historical accuracy, specify 'male dicasts' when discussing ancient contexts. Use 'judges', 'magistrates', or 'jurors' for modern equivalents.
["judges","magistrates","jurors"]
Women's systematic exclusion from dicastic roles meant exclusion from one of the highest civic honors and powers in democratic Athens.
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