dĭcātĭo, ōnis, f. [1. dico, no. II. B. 1.].
I A formal declaration of intention to become a citizen , Cic. Balb. 11 (v. the passage in its connection).—
II = praedicatio, a praising .
A Prop., Cod. Theod. 9, 3, 2. —
B As a title: tua dicatio, your Reverence , Cod. Theod. 11, 30, 1; Lact. Mort. pers. 48 al.