Chapiter

noun

1. The capital of a column.
2. The upper part or capital of a column or pillar. See capital.
3. In law: A summary of matters to be inquired of by, or presented before, justices in eyre, justices of assize, or justices of the peace. Articles delivered either orally or in writing by the justice to the inquest.
4. A capital [Obs.] See chapital.
5. A summary in writing of such matters as are to be inquired of or presented before justices in eyre, or justices of assize, or of the peace, in their sessions; -- also called articles.