a. [f. L. capitat- (see prec.) + -IVE.] Reckoned by the head; ‘per head.’
1879. Gladstone, in 19th Cent., Sept., 571. The capitative addition made by their [our colonies’] population to our commerce is larger than in the case of any foreign country.
a. [f. L. capitat- (see prec.) + -IVE.] Reckoned by the head; ‘per head.’
1879. Gladstone, in 19th Cent., Sept., 571. The capitative addition made by their [our colonies’] population to our commerce is larger than in the case of any foreign country.
