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DICT·modal

Dialog forces focus: users must act on it (accept/decline) before any other UI element can be used.

Interaction Pattern UI Component tier 1

Also called: Modal Dialog
Not: Non‑modal dialog
Related: DialogOverlay (Interactive Element)Popup
In use: Delete account confirmation modal

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