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adv or adj<\/p><\/dt>\n

[Medieval Latin, by heads]
1<\/b> :<\/b> equally to each individual [all property to pass to the descendants per capita<\/i>] used of a method of distributing an esp. intestate estate compare per stirpes<\/a> NOTE: Per capita distribution of an estate provides each descendant with an equal share of the estate’s assets regardless of the degree of his or her kinship. Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc., all receive equal shares. <\/i>
2<\/b> :<\/b> per unit of population
:<\/b> by or for each individual [a high per capita<\/i> tax burden] <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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