indicia

plural noun

in·​di·​cia in-ˈdi-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce indicia (audio)
1
: distinctive marks : indications
2
: postal markings often imprinted on mail or on labels to be affixed to mail

Examples of indicia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although the State contends that all four of these young women were traumatized by witnessing this incident, the evidence at trial did not present any objective indicia of trauma. NBC News, 25 June 2021 No names, likenesses, photographs, or other indicia identifying any person without permission. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2020 An investigation revealed the suspect vehicle was previously stolen from Los Altos and the suspect driver was in possession of Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and indicia of identity theft. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 20 June 2019

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, plural of indicium sign, from indicare

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indicia was circa 1626

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Cite this Entry

“Indicia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indicia. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

indicia

noun plural
in·​di·​cia in-ˈdi-shē-ə How to pronounce indicia (audio)
: distinctive indications
indicia of reliability
Etymology

Latin, plural of indicium sign, from indicare to point out

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