单词 | indiction |
释义 | Word Frequency indiction(ɪnˈdɪkʃən) noun (in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms) 1. a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, often used as a unit for dating events 2. a particular year in this period or the number assigned it 3. (from the reign of Constantine the Great) a. a valuation of property made every 15 years as a basis for taxation b. the tax based on this valuation Derived forms indictional (inˈdictional) adjective Word origin C14: from Latin indictiō declaration, announcement of a tax; see indite |
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