capitation tax

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

The same edict proclaimed likewise the abolition of the jizy�, a capitation tax imposed by the Afgh�n rulers of India upon those subjects who did not follow the faith of Muhammad.

From Rulers of India: Akbar by Malleson, George Bruce

Up to 1671, all Creoles, Mulattoes, free Negroes, etc., paid a capitation tax.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 by Various

A poll or capitation tax was levied upon the nomadic and stationary gipsies, and money was even exacted under all kinds of pretences from the heads of the religious orders.

From Roumania Past and Present by Samuelson, James

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