Found 2 items, similar to capitation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: capitation capitation n : a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person
English → English (gcide) Definition: capitation 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] ||