Associations to the word «Indiction»
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Wiktionary
INDICTION, noun. (historical) A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 CE (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.
INDICTION, noun. A declaration or official announcement.
INDICTION, noun. (historical) The decree made by Roman Emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.
Dictionary definition
INDICTION, noun. A 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms.
Wise words
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