πρόδικος

English (LSJ)

ον, (δίκη)

   A judged first, δίκα π. a cause which has priority of hearing, IG9(1).334.32 (Locr., v B.C.), cf. Michel497.2(Aerae, iii B.C.), etc.    2 Act.,judging in first instance, πόλις Schwyzer 328aiiB 8(Delph., iv B.C.), cf. GDI5040.63 (Crete).    3 decided by arbitration, ἐθέλω δίκην δοῦναι πρόδικον Ar.Fr.267; ἵνα ἀπολάβῃς τὴν τιμὴν τοῦ βάρδου πρόδικον BGU276.12 (ii/iii A.D., cf. ii p.355).    II Subst., defender, avenger, A.Ag.450(lyr.); representative in legal proceedings, advocate, γυναικὸς ἑαυτοῦ BGU969.7(ii A.D.); esp. of public advocates, IG9(1).694.114(Corc.): metaph., advocate, patron, τῆς ἐναργείας Plu.2.1083c.    2 at Sparta, a young king's guardian, X.HG4.2.9, Plu.Lyc.3.