indiction

[ in-dik-shuhn ]

noun

1. a proclamation made every 15 years in the later Roman Empire, fixing the valuation of property to be used as a basis for taxation.
2. a tax based on such valuation.
3. Also called cycle of indiction. the recurring fiscal period of 15 years in the Roman Empire, long used for dating ordinary events. Compare lustrum.
4. a specified year in this period.
5. the number indicating it.

indiction

/ ɪnˈdɪkʃən /

noun

1. a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, often used as a unit for dating events
2. a particular year in this period or the number assigned it
3. from the reign of Constantine the Great
   1. a valuation of property made every 15 years as a basis for taxation
   2. the tax based on this valuation

Derived Forms

• inˈdictional, adjective

Other Words From

• in·dic·tion·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indiction¹

1350–1400; Middle English indiccio ( u ) n < Latin indictiōn- (stem of indictiō ) announcement, equivalent to indict ( us ) past participle of indīcere to announce, proclaim + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of indiction¹

C14: from Latin indictiō declaration, announcement of a tax; see indite

Example Sentences

There is no indiction of when that trial will begin, if it goes forward at all.

From Washington Times

Mr. López Obrador has been a longtime critic of the 1994 trade pact and has given no indiction he will be more willing to accommodate Mr. Trump’s demands than the current Mexican government.

From New York Times

Of course, any indiction has to come with enforcement, and this has not always been pretty.

From The Guardian

The measures include maritime indiction of ships carrying material to and from the country.

From Seattle Times

However, if the early proceedings are any indiction, Fowler is ready to return to the spotlight.

From Golf Digest