Cepit
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In eivil practice. He took. This was the characteristic word employed in (Latin) writs of trespass for goods taken, and in declarations in trespass and replevin. Repleyin in the cepit is a form of replevin which is brought for carrying away goods merely.
Wells, Repl. § 53.
In criminal practice. This was a technical word necessary in an indictment for larceny. The charge must be that the defendant took the thing stolen with a felonious design.
Bac. Abr. “Indictment,” G, 1.