πρόδικος
πρόδῐκ-ος, ον,(δίκη)
A). judged first, δίκα π. a cause which has priority of hearing, 9(1).334.32 ( Locr., v B.C.), cf. Michel 497.2 (Aerae, iii B.C.), etc.
2). Act.,judging in first instance, πόλις Schwyzer 328a ii B 8 (Delph., iv B.C.), cf. GDI 5040.63 (Crete).
3). decided by arbitration, ἐθέλω δίκην δοῦναι πρόδικον Fr. 267 ; ἵνα ἀπολάβῃς τὴν τιμὴν τοῦ βάρδου πρόδικον BGU 276.12 (ii/iii A.D., cf. ii p.355 ).
II). Subst., defender, avenger, Ag. 450 (lyr.); representative in legal proceedings, advocate, γυναικὸς ἑαυτοῦ BGU 969.7 (ii A.D.); esp. of public advocates, 9(1).694.114 (Corc.): metaph., advocate, patron, τῆς ἐναργείας 2.1083c .