Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indiction
noun
/ɪnˈdɪkʃən/
Definition
Indiction is a historical term referring to a cycle of 15 years used as a method for dating events in the Roman Empire.
Examples
- The indiction of the document indicated it was issued in the year 524.
- This work provides an insight into the use of indiction during the late Roman Empire.
- Historians often reference the indiction to date significant occurrences and events.
Meaning
It is primarily associated with the annual assessment of taxes and was often employed in official documents.
Synonyms
- cycle
- term
- period
