A.act of right, opp. ἀδίκημα, Arist.Rh.1359a25; duty, “τὰ πρὸς ἀνθρώπους δ.” Ph.2.199; prop. amendment of a wrong, opp. δικαιοπράγημα, Arist.EN1135a13: hence,
a. judgement, penalty, Pl.Lg.864e.
b. justification, plea of right, Th.1.41, Isoc. 6.25, Arist.Cael.279b9, LXX 2 Ki.19.28(29), PLond.2.360.8 (ii A. D.), etc.; δικαιώματα Ἑλληνίδων πόλεων, compiled by Arist. for Philip, Harp. s.v. Δρύμος.
c. pl., pleadings, documents in a suit, OGI13.13 (Samos), PLille 29.25 (iii B. C.), etc.; also, credentials, BGU113.10 (ii A. D.), al.