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Indiction

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Noun

1. indiction

a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms

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Indiction

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noun (in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms)
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)
a. 
a valuation of property made every 15 years as a basis for taxation
b. 
the tax based on this valuation

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Indiction

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noun
1. 
the edict of a Roman emperor, fixing the tax valuation of property for each fifteen-year period
2. 
the tax levied or this valuation

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Indiction

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n.
A 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and incorporated in some medieval systems.

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