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Definition of Capitations
1. capitation [n] - See also: capitation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Capitations
Literary usage of Capitations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report [on] Statement of Net Receipts and Disbursements [of] State of West by West Virginia Auditor's Office (1906)
"I would recommend that the assessors be required to make their reports of
capitations collected to this office, as well as to the County Clerk, ..."
2. New Englander and Yale Review by Edward Royall Tyler, William Lathrop Kingsley, George Park Fisher, Timothy Dwight (1889)
"The capitations of 1884, were 133522, and the entire vote, after the most active
... The capitations for 1888 were 147408, and the entire vote 159440. ..."
3. The Republic as a Form of Government: Or, The Evolution of Democracy in America by John Scott (1890)
"The capitations of 1884 were 133522, and the entire vote, after the most active
... The capitations for 1888 were 147408, and the entire vote 159440. ..."
4. Biennial Report by West Virginia State Dept. of Education (1905)
"61 Chap. 45 of the Code of West Virginia. Receipts of the General School Fund
from June 1, 1902, to May 31, 1903 General School tax and capitations ..."
5. The British Chronologist: Comprehending Every Material Occurrence by Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress) (1775)
"... Ditto in the conquered countries —— — 4300000 Capitation of the city of Para •
4600000 Particular capitations 1710000 Free gilts of the clergy of France ..."
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