indiction

in·dic·tion  (n-dkshn)

n.

A 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and incorporated in some medieval systems.

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[Middle English indiccioun, from Late Latin indicti, indictin-, proclamation, period of 15 years, from Latin indictus, past participle of indcere, to proclaim : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + dcere, to say; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

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indiction [ɪnˈdɪkʃən]

n (in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms)

1. (Historical Terms) a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, often used as a unit for dating events

2. (Historical Terms) a particular year in this period or the number assigned it

3. (Historical Terms) (from the reign of Constantine the Great)

a.  a valuation of property made every 15 years as a basis for taxation

b.  the tax based on this valuation

[from Latin indictiō declaration, announcement of a tax; see indite]

indictional  adj

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indiction

in the Roman Empire, the cyclical, fifteen-year fiscal period, used for dating ordinary events. Also called cycle of indiction. — indictional. adj.

See also: Calendar

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Noun

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indiction - a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms period, period of time, time period - an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"