capias
Americannoun
noun
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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But a capias pro fine is not necessarily an immediate writ for arrest.
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
If the defendant does not show up, then the bond is revoked and the courts will issue a capias warrant for the defendant’s arrest.
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
Nimbus returned to the porch of Eliab's house where the preacher sat thoughtfully scanning the summons and capias.
From Bricks Without Straw by Tourgée, Albion Winegar
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