Meaning Of The Word Capias

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capias in American English
a writ issued by a court directing an officer to arrest the person named
noun: a writ commanding an officer to take a specified person into custody

capias in British English
noun: (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff or other officer to arrest a named person

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