Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caput
noun
/ˈkæpʊt/
Definition
In legal terms, ‘caput’ refers to the head or principal part of something, often used in contexts relating to law or ancient Rome.
Examples
- The ‘caput’ of the contract outlines the primary obligations of both parties.
- In ancient Roman society, the ‘caput’ symbolized authority and leadership.
- He considered the ‘caput’ of the problem to be a lack of communication.
Meaning
The term is derived from Latin, where it directly translates to ‘head’, indicating the main or most important part of an entity.
Synonyms
- head
- chief
- main part
- principal
