capital offenseglossary / capital offense A crime for which the death penalty may be imposed. — Also termed capital crime. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 1666.] 词条贡献者 资深译员玉晶,毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与环境、安全与健康相关的法律文件。