indiction Definition
- 1a period of fifteen years, used in ancient Rome for dating events
- 2an announcement made by the pope every fifteen years, declaring the number of years until the next jubilee year
- 3a proclamation made by an ecclesiastical or civil authority, usually at fixed intervals
Using indiction: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "indiction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The historian dated the event to the third indiction.
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The pope's indiction was met with great anticipation and excitement.
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The government issued an indiction calling for all citizens to register for the upcoming election.
Origins of indiction
from Latin 'indictio', from 'indictus' meaning 'declared'
Summary: indiction in Brief
The term 'indiction' [in-dik-shuhn] refers to a period of fifteen years used in ancient Rome for dating events, an announcement made by the pope every fifteen years, declaring the number of years until the next jubilee year, and a proclamation made by an ecclesiastical or civil authority, usually at fixed intervals. Examples include 'The historian dated the event to the third indiction.' and 'The government issued an indiction calling for all citizens to register for the upcoming election.'
