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 资深译员Grace,毕业于一所培养最顶级翻译人才的语言学院,擅长翻译各类与商业诉讼及争议相关的法律文件。