Cap

English translation: capita = chapter

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English term or phrase:	Cap
Selected answer:	capita = chapter
Entered by:	Zenzka

11:10 Oct 11, 2004

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Law (general)

English term or phrase: Cap

The sentence comes from a certificate of birth issued in Kenya.

"This certificate is issued in pursuance of the Births and Deaths Registration Act (Cap 149) which provides that a certified copy of any entry in any register or return purporting to be sealed or stamped with the seal of the Principal Registrar shall be received as evidence of the dates and facts therein without any or other proof of such entry."

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chapter

Explanation:
It's short for capita, which means chapter.

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FionaT
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Thanks to everyone :)
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chapter

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cap

chapter

Explanation:
It's short for capita, which means chapter.

FionaT
Netherlands
Local time: 08:45
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Thanks to everyone :)

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