indiction

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Synonyms: induction, indication, vindication, diction, infliction, inition, inaction, addiction, infection, indirection, inunction

Antonyms: induction, indication, vindication, diction, infliction, inition, inaction, addiction, infection, indirection, inunction

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[fiscal]] period of [[fifteen]] [[year]]s, instituted by [[w:Constantine|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. {{lb|en|historical}} The [[decree]] made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.

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