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Philipp,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与医疗保健相关诉讼相关的法律文件。