capias
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of capias
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin: literally, you are to take, subjunctive 2nd person singular of capere
Example Sentences
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One of the most common types of warrants is the capias warrant.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
There are several situations where a capias warrant can be used by criminal or other types of courts.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
In various capacities, capias warrants can also be used in family and civil courts to bring in people who were supposed to make a scheduled court date.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
A capias warrant is issued when someone needs to be detained to ensure that they make a scheduled court appearance.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018
Oh, yes," he continued, "I like to have forgot it, but here's a capias for you, too—you and 'Liab again.
From Bricks Without Straw by Tourgée, Albion Winegar
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