Directly derived from "dictus":
* Dictate: To say or read aloud something to be written down.
* Dictation: The act of dictating.
* Dictator: A ruler with absolute power, often established by force.
* Dictatorship: A form of government in which absolute power is held by a dictator.
Words containing "dict-" as a root, derived from "dicere":
* Predict: To say what will happen in the future.
* Contradict: To say the opposite of what someone else has said.
* Indict: To formally accuse someone of a crime.
* Edict: A formal order or proclamation issued by an authority.
* Jurisdiction: The authority to make legal decisions.
* Benediction: A blessing.
* Malediction: A curse.
* Verdict: A decision made by a jury in a court of law.
* Abdicate: To give up a position of power or authority.
Words containing "dic-" as a root, derived from "dicere":
* Diction: The choice and use of words in speech or writing.
* Dichotomy: A division into two parts.
* Dictum: A formal statement or pronouncement, often a rule or principle.
This list is not exhaustive, but it provides a good starting point for understanding words derived from the Latin root "dictus."