'capitation' definitions:

Definition of 'capitation'

(from WordNet)
noun
A tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person

Definition of 'capitation'

From: GCIDE
  • capitation \cap`i*ta"tion\ (k[a^]p`[i^]*t[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. capitatio a poll tax, fr. caput head; cf. F. capitation.]
  • 1. A numbering of heads or individuals. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax. [1913 Webster]

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