Etymology

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

Old French indiction ← Latin indictiōnem
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  1. Latin · derived fromindictiōnem
  2. Old French · derived fromindiction
  3. English todayindiction

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

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