πρόδικος

πρόδῐκ-ος, ον, (δίκη)

• judged first, δίκα π. a cause which has priority of hearing, IG 9(1).334.32 (Locr., v B.C.), cf. Michel 497.2 (Aerae, iii B.C.), etc.
• • • 2 Act., judging in first instance, πόλις Schwyzer 328a iiB8 (Delph., iv B.C.), cf. GDI 5040.63 (Crete).
    • 3 decided by arbitration, ἐθέλω δίκην δοῦναι πρόδικον Ar. Fr. 267; ἵνα ἀπολάβῃς τὴν τιμὴν τοῦ βάρδου πρόδικον BGU 276.12 (ii/iii A.D., cf. ii p.355).
  • II Subst., defender, avenger, A. Ag. 450 (lyr.); representative in legal proceedings, advocate, γυναικὸς ἑαυτοῦ BGU 969.7 (ii A.D.); esp. of public advocates, IG 9(1).694.114 (Corc.): metaph., advocate, patron, τῆς ἐναργείας Plu. Comm.not. 2.1083c.
  • • 2 at Sparta, a young kingʼs guardian, X. HG 4.2.9, Plu. Lyc. 3.