in·dic·tion

(ĭn-dĭk′shən)

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

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

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indiction

(ɪnˈdɪkʃən)

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

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

[C14: from Latin indictiō declaration, announcement of a tax; see indite]

inˈdictional adj

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in•dic•tion

(ɪnˈdɪk ʃən)

n.

a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, adopted in the Roman Empire and long used for dating ordinary events.

[1350–1400; Middle English indiccio(u)n < Latin indictiō imposition (of duties or taxes), derivative of indic-, variant s. of indīcere to proclaim, impose =in- in-² + dīcere to say]

in•dic′tion•al, adj.

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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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"

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