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Indiction

//ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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. historical
  2. 2
    a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms wordnet
  3. 3
    A declaration or official announcement.
  4. 4
    The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years. historical

Etymology

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

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