What's the difference between dicast and dicastery?

Dicast


Definition:

  • (n.) A functionary in ancient Athens answering nearly to the modern juryman.

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Dicastery


Definition:

  • (n.) A court of justice; judgment hall.

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  • (1) And to realise that when we hurt the Earth, we also hurt the poor.” The Ghanaian cardinal, who helped draft the original encyclical, has just been appointed to head a new Vatican dicastery that will be responsible for the environment, migration, justice and healthcare.

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