kənˈdikshēˌō, -ktēˌō noun
( plural condicti·o·nes kənˌdikshēˈō(ˌ)nēz, -ktēˈōˌnās)
Etymology: Latin, from condictus (past participle of condicere to make a formal claim, from com- + dicere to say) + -io -ion — more at diction
Roman law : a formal claim for a thing : an action against a person originally for a certain sum of money but later also for specific things and still later also for damages of uncertain extent ; also under Justinian : any claim for restitution or to prevent unjust enrichment