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 双语律师Peter,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及基础建设领域的法律文件。