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capitation

Pronunciation: /kapɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
Definition of capitation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the payment of a fee or grant to a doctor, school, etc., the amount of which is determined by the number of patients, pupils, or customers that are served: [as modifier]:income from capitation fees

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting the counting of heads): from late Latin capitatio 'poll tax', from caput 'head'

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