Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
head-money
noun
/hɛd ˈmʌni/
Definition
A payment made for each head of livestock or person, often used in the context of tax or compensation.
Examples
- The government introduced a head-money tax that affected farmers with livestock.
- In some cultures, head-money is collected as a form of tribute.
Meaning
Head-money refers to a financial charge or fee assessed on individuals or animals, typically calculated per head. This term is commonly used in taxation, particularly in historical contexts, where it pertains to the money owed for each individual or animal funded by a government or organization.
Synonyms
- per capita charge
- poll tax
- head tax
