(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:21:02

Cap`i*ta"tion (?), n. [L. capitatio a poll tax, fr. caput head; cf. F. capitation.]

1.

A numbering of heads or individuals.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

2.

A tax upon each head or person, without reference to property; a poll tax.

 

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