capitation
cap·i·ta·tion
noun \ˌka-pə-ˈtā-shən\Definition of CAPITATION
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
Origin of CAPITATION
Late Latin capitation-, capitatio poll tax, from Latin capit-, caput
First Known Use: 1641
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