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1. (n.) indiction
a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, adopted in the Roman Empire and long used for dating ordinary events.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME indiccio(u)n < L indictiō imposition (of duties or taxes), der. of indic-, var. s. of indīcere to proclaim, impose =in-in-2+dīcere to say)
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1. (noun) indiction
a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms
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1. (noun) indiction
declaration; proclamation; public notice or appointment
2. (noun) indiction
a cycle of fifteen years
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1. indiction
a cycle of 15 years instituted by Constantine the Great, and which began on the 24th September 812, the day of his victory over Maxentius; to find the indiction of any year add 1 and divide by 15.
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