in capiteglossary / IN CAPITE in capite (in kap-[schwa]-tee). [Law Latin “in chief”] Hist. A type of tenure in which a person held land directly of the Crown. — Also termed tenure in capite. 词条贡献者 译员何巍,毕业于欧洲一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与生命科学有关的法律文件。