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poll tax

 

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Noun poll tax has 1 sense
  1. poll tax - a tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote
    --1 is a kind of
    capitation

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Poll Tax

Definition: A tax levied equally on every adult, regardless of their income, property, or personal circumstances.

Sense 1: A type of tax imposed on all individuals residing within a specific jurisdiction, usually for the purpose of generating revenue for the government.

Example sentence: The city council decided to implement a poll tax in order to fund the construction of a new public library.

Sense 2: In historical context, a tax imposed in some countries that required a fixed amount to be paid by every eligible voter, often leading to discrimination against low-income individuals.

Example sentence: The poll tax was frequently criticized for disproportionately affecting the poor and limiting their access to voting rights.

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