Meaning Of The Word Poll tax

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poll tax in American English
a tax per head, levied on individuals rather than on property: such a tax as a prerequisite for voting is unconstitutional in the U.S.
noun: a capitation tax, the payment of which is sometimes a prerequisite to exercise the right of suffrage

poll tax in British English
noun: a tax levied per head of adult population

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