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Census
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census n
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: a usually complete count of a population (as of a state)
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: a periodic governmental count of a population that usually includes social and economic information (as occupations, ages, and incomes) see also Article I and Amendment XVI of the Constitution in the back matter
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.