Main Entry: cap·i·ta·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌka-pə-ˈtā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Late Latin capitation-, capitatio poll tax, from Latin capit-, caput

Date: 1641

1 : a direct uniform tax imposed on each head or person : poll tax
2 : a uniform per capita payment or fee
3 : a capitated health-care system