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indictions

indictions is the plural of indiction.

Meaning of indiction

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.

Questions about indictions

What is indictions the plural of?
Indictions is the plural of indiction.

Words near indictions in the dictionary

  1. indicter
  2. indicters
  3. indicting
  4. indicting a ham sandwich
  5. indiction
  6. indictions
  7. indictive
  8. indictment
  9. indictments
  10. indictor
  11. indictors

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