capital offense

ریشه

The word 'capital' comes from the Latin word 'capitālis', meaning 'of the head'. It refers to the head or chief city of a state or country. 'Offense' comes from the Latin word 'offendere', meaning 'to strike against'.

مثال

• Murder is considered a capital offense in many countries.
• Treason can be classified as a capital offense.
• The defendant was charged with a capital offense.

ترکیب‌های رایج

commit a capital offense prosecute a capital offense be convicted of a capital offense