capitations

Definition of capitationsnext
plural of capitation

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tariffs
Noun
  • In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
  • As of March, however, the impact of tariffs was relatively muted in the latest CPI report.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Capitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitations. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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