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per capita
adverb or adjective
Examples of per capita in a Sentence
Word History
Medieval Latin, by heads
1682, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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“Per capita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/per%20capita. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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per capita
adverb or adjectiveLegal Definition
per capita
adverb or adjectiveNote: 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.
Medieval Latin, by heads
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