Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Head money: A tax or fee that is charged on a specific group of people, like a poll tax. It can also refer to a reward given by the government for capturing a prisoner during a naval battle or for killing an outlaw. In the past, shipowners were also charged a fee for every immigrant they brought into the United States.
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The examples illustrate how head money can be used as a tax, a reward, or a bounty. It can be imposed on specific groups of people or ship owners, or offered as a reward for capturing prisoners or outlaws.