indiction

English

Etymology

From Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value) or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere, present active infinitive of indicō.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/
  • Rhymes: -ɪkʃən

Noun

indiction (plural indictions)

  1. (historical) 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. (historical) The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.

Translations

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

indiction f (plural indictions)

  1. Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Further reading

Old French

Noun

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

  1. imposition (condition which is imposed)
  2. Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value) (historical fiscal period)

Descendants

  • Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)
  • Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

References

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