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Meddix or medix, natively meddíss,was a title used by the Osco-Umbrians meaning "magistrate".

Name and attestations
Meddix is derived from the compound medV(s)-diks meaning "one who speaks law". Because of similarities in meaning, meddix has been compared to Latin iudex (judge). The term is attested in Paelignan, Volscian, Marsian, Marrucinian, and Oscan insciptions.

The term is very rarely used by roman writers, who prefer to substitute the word "praetor" or στρατηγος (strategos) instead. It is still occasionally used. The term is attested in Oscan inscriptions as meddíss.

Meddix tuticus
The meddix tuticus was the head of state. Under this position, a person had "unfettered" control over his tribe. The meddix tuticus was the supreme military, religious, and legal official of the state. The meddix tuticus also presided over the finances and could consult a council. The meddix tuticus was reelected once a year. Unlike the Roman consulate, there could only be one meddix tuticus, but this varied by tribe.

List of Meddices

 * Mettius Fufetius