— capitative , adj.
/kap'i tay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. a numbering or assessing by the head.
2. a poll tax.
3. a fee or payment of a uniform amount for each person.
[ 1605-15; ( capitation- (s. of capitatio ), equiv. to L capit- (s. of caput ) head + -ation -ATION ]