The “dictionary” is made of the principal root “dict-“. In Latin, “dict”-“ or “dicere-“ means “to speak (for)” or “to show”.
Somebody
speaking then can be called to be giving “dictation”, and would themself
be the “dictator”. On those lines, the place where your word is law, is
said to be under your jurisdiction. Every statement you say is a
“dictum”, and your decision the “verdict” (if you’re feeling fancy you
can also call it “voir doir” or French for “true word”). On the other
hand, if you are drawn towards someone’s (or something’s) bidding,
almost as if swayed by their (or its) words, then you’re an “addict”
(“ad” means towards in Latin), and we have a problem.
When
your friend comes to you with a problem, after doing something stupid
which you clearly told them not to do, they’re said to be in a
“predicament” because you “predicted” it. Now it’s up to you (again) to
“vindicate” (to show on their behalf or simply, avenge) them. Then, when
you have successfully made the situation worse, you can call upon the
spirit of Benwfeuvbw Ciumriaebjjfhh to sweet-talk (“bene” means “good”)
your friend into showing how it was their fault all along and hopefully
they’ve learnt something from this entire episode.
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