noun
or di·kast ˈdīˌkast, ˈdiˌ-
( -s )
Etymology: Greek dikastēs judge, juror, from dikazein to judge, from dikē right, judgment — more at diction
: a member of the highest court of law of ancient Athens who performed the functions of both judge and jury
• di·cas·tic or di·kas·tic (ˈ)dī|kastik, diˈk- adjective