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indiction

in·dic·tion

UK/ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

From Old French indiction or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere.

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