indiction

n. 古罗马每隔15年一次的财产评价公告, 诏示

发音

UK /ɪnˈdɪk.ʃən/

词形变化

indictions 复数 indictions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 C.E. (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.

    历史
  2. 2.

    A declaration or official announcement.

  3. 3.

    The decree made by Roman emperors which fixed the property tax for the next fifteen years.

    历史

词汇关系

名词

上位词 3

period period of time time period

词源

From Old French indiction or its source, Latin indictiōnem, accusative singular of indictiō, from indicere.

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