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One for the punishment of which death is inflicted, which punishment is called capital punishment. 2. The subject of capital punishment has occupied the attention of enlightened men for a long time, particularly since the middle of the last century; and none deserves to be more carefully investigated. The right of punishing its members by society cannot be denied; but how far … [Read more...] about CAPITAL CRIME

The current value of an asset based upon the revenue and income to be received over its useful life. Future earnings are discounted appropriately. … [Read more...] about CAPITALIZED VALUE

A head-man; commander; commanding officer. The captain of a warvessel is the officer first in command. In the United States navy the rank of "captain" is intermediate between that of "commander" and "commodore." The governor or controlling officer of a vessel in the merchant service is usually styled "captain" by the inferior officers and seamen but in maritime business and … [Read more...] about CAPTAIN

The cost or payment of money which a business makes in the acquisition of a capital asset or to improve a capital asset. Capital assets are generally long term assets. … [Read more...] about CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

A tenant in capite. He who held his land or title directly from the king himself. A captain; a naval commander. … [Read more...] about CAPITANEUS