English Explanatory Dictionary

indiction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 C.E. (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.
  2. A declaration or official announcement.
  3. The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən/

Word forms

indiction indictions

Etymology

From Old French indiction or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere.

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