capitation tax
Example Sentences
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He proposes a territorial impost; a general capitation tax; an augmented duty upon the circulation and export of silver; and a duty upon the consumption of tobacco.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
No capitation tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census herein before directed to be taken.
From The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4 by American Anti-Slavery Society
Revenue is raised principally from customs and a capitation tax, which has replaced a hut tax.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" by Various
They were to pay tribute—the tithe of their crops, a tax in silver, a capitation tax.
From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles
His eldest son was recognised as his chief assistant, and he, like his father, was exempt from the tribute or capitation tax.
From The Inhabitants of the Philippines by Sawyer, Frederic H.
