indiction

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən/(UK)

Definition of indiction

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (historical)A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 C.E. (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.
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noun

  1. (historical)A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 C.E. (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.
  2. A declaration or official announcement.
  3. (historical)The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.

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Etymology

From Old French indiction or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere.

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