capias

ca·pi·as

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-pee-uh s, kap-ee-]
- /ˈkeɪ pi əs, ˈkæp i-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [key-pee-uh s, kap-ee-]
- /ˈkeɪ pi əs, ˈkæp i-/

Definitions of capias word

noun capias (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff or other officer to arrest a named person 3
noun capias a writ issued by a court directing an officer to arrest the person named 3
noun capias a writ commanding an officer to take a specified person into custody. 1
noun capias A writ ordering the arrest of a named person. 1
noun capias (law) An arrest warrant; a writ commanding officers to take a specified person or persons into custody. 0

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Origin of capias

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin: literally, you are to take, subjunctive 2nd person singular of capere

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Parts of speech for Capias

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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capias popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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