prodictio
From LSJ
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
prōdictĭo: ōnis, f. prodico, II.,
I a deferring, adjournment, Fest. p. 253, b fin. Müll.
