Capite

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Capite \Cap"i*te\ (k[a^]p`[i^]*t[=e]), n. [L., abl. of caput
     head.]
     See under {Tenant}.
     [1913 Webster]

From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:



  CAPITE, descents. By the head. Distribution or succession per capita, is 
  said to take place when every one of the kindred in equal degree, and not 
  jure representationis, receive an equal part of an estate.