CAPITANEUS

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capitaneus (kap-i-tay-nee-<<schwa>>s). [Law Latin “tenant in chief”] 1.Hist. A tenant in capite; one who holds title directly from the king. — Also termed cataneus. 2.Maritime law. A ship captain or naval commander. 3. A ruler or leader. [Blacks Law 8th]

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