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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

mar. law. The name given to the master or commander of a vessel. He is known in this country very generally by the name of master. 2. The captains in the navy of the United States, are officers appointed by government. Those who are employed in the mercantile service, have not strictly an official character. They are appointed or employed by the owners on the vessels they … [Read more...] about CAPTAIN OR SEA CAPTAIN

The amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold … [Read more...] about CAPITAL GAIN

In old law and surveys. To head, front, or abut; to touch at the head, oi end. … [Read more...] about CAPITARE