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1. (n.) capitation
a poll tax.
2. capitation
a fee or payment of a uniform amount for each person.
Etymology: (1605–15; (< F) < LL capitātiō= L capit-, s. of caput head +-ātiō -ation)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) capitation
a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Capitation
a numbering of heads or individuals
2. (noun) Capitation
a tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax
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