Associations to the word «Indiction»

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.

INDICTION, noun. A 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms.