capital offense

A criminal offense punishable by death. Bail is generally unavailable to defendants charged with a capital offense. Where the death penalty is no longer in force, offenses heretofore "capital" have been held to be bailable by most courts.

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A crime, such as murder or betrayal of one's country, that is treated so seriously that death may be considered an appropriate punishment.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate

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		Law Dictionary. Law Dictionary. Copyright © 2003 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. All rights reserved. Read more
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