| 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 |