释义 |
cap·i·ta·tion \ˌkapəˈtāshən\ noun (-s) Usage: often attributive Etymology: Late Latin capitation-, capitatio poll tax, from Latin capit-, caput head + -ation-, -atio -ation 1. a. : a direct uniform tax imposed upon each head or person : poll tax b. : the amount of tax so levied 2. : a uniform payment payable on a per capita basis: as a. : an annual fee paid a doctor or medical group for each patient enrolled under a health plan b. : a payment by a subordinate body (as a local union) of a prescribed amount per member to a parent body |