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Meaning of indiction | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən

Definitions

  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.
    historical
  2. A declaration or official announcement.
  3. The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.
    historical

Equivalents

Deutsch Indiktion
Ελληνικά ινδικτιών
Español indicción
Français indiction
Magyar indikció
Italiano indizione
日本語 インディクティオ
Nederlands indictie
Português indicção
Русский инди́кт индиктио́н

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Indictment Indictments indictor Indicts indicusin indide

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