Definition of Capitis Diminutio Maxima

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Capitis diminutio maxima
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Complete loss of civil status.

  • Capitis diminutio maxima
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    The highest or most comprehensive loss of status. This occurred when a man's condition was changed from one of freedom to one of bondage, when he became a slave. It swept away with it all rights of citizenship and all family rights.