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capitation

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Synonyms of capitation

as in tariff, excise

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for capitation

custom(s),
excise,
hidden tax,
income tax,
poll tax,
property tax,
sales tax,
single tax,
sin tax,
tariff,
toll,
tribute,
value-added tax,
withholding tax

assessment,
duty,
imposition,
impost,
levy,
tax

direct tax,
personal tax

supertax,
surcharge,
surtax

death tax,
estate tax,
inheritance tax

flat tax,
proportional tax

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“Capitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.

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