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indicia

plural noun
in·​di·​cia | \ in-ˈdi-sh(Ä“-)É™ How to pronounce indicia (audio) \

Definition of indicia

1 : distinctive marks : indications
2 : postal markings often imprinted on mail or on labels to be affixed to mail

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 An investigation revealed the suspect vehicle was previously stolen from Los Altos and the suspect driver was in possession of Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and indicia of identity theft. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Cupertino crime report for the week of June 28," 20 June 2019

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First Known Use of indicia

circa 1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for indicia

Latin, plural of indicium sign, from indicare

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indicia

noun plural
in·​di·​cia | \ in-ˈdi-shÄ“-É™ How to pronounce indicia (audio) \

Legal Definition of indicia

: distinctive indications indicia of reliability

History and Etymology for indicia

Latin, plural of indicium sign, from indicare to point out

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