indiction
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən/
The English word “indiction” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
- A declaration or official announcement.
- The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.
Etymology
From Old French indiction or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere.
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