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cycle-of-indiction

cy·cle-of-in·dic·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kuh l uhv, ov in-dik-shuh n]
    • /ˈsaɪ kəl ʌv, ɒv ɪnˈdɪk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kuh l uhv, ov in-dik-shuh n]
    • /ˈsaɪ kəl ʌv, ɒv ɪnˈdɪk ʃən/

Definitions of cycle-of-indiction word

  • noun cycle-of-indiction a proclamation made every 15 years in the later Roman Empire, fixing the valuation of property to be used as a basis for taxation. 1
  • noun cycle-of-indiction a tax based on such valuation. 1
  • noun cycle-of-indiction Also called cycle of indiction. the recurring fiscal period of 15 years in the Roman Empire, long used for dating ordinary events. Compare lustrum. 1
  • noun cycle-of-indiction a specified year in this period. 1
  • noun cycle-of-indiction the number indicating it. 1
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Origin of cycle-of-indiction

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English indiccio(u)n < Latin indictiōn- (stem of indictiō) announcement, equivalent to indict(us) past participle of indīcere to announce, proclaim + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Cycle-of-indiction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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cycle-of-indiction popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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