indiction

noun in·dic·tion \ in-ˈdik-shən \

Definition of indiction

: a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in several ancient and medieval systems

Recent Examples of indiction from the Web

The Vancouver summit was called to explore ways to tighten sanctions against North Korea and discuss maritime indiction of ships carrying material to and from the country.

— washington post, Houston Chronicle, "Tillerson opens summit with a vow to keep up pressure on North Korea," 16 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of indiction

Middle English indiccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin indiction-, indictio, from Latin, proclamation, from indicere to proclaim, from in- + dicere to say — more at diction

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First Known Use: 14th century

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