Definitions for: Capitation

[n] a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: poll tax, revenue enhancement, tax, taxation