Cacoethes loquendi (kak-o-ē´thēs lo-kwen´dī).—An itch for speaking.
Cacoethes scribendi (skrī-ben´dī).—An itch for scribbling.
Capias (kap´i-ass).—You may take. A writ to authorize the seizure of a defendant’s person (legal).
Caput mortuum (kap´ut mor´tu-um),—The dead head—i.e., the worthless remains.
Caret (care´et).—It is wanting.
Casus belli (kā´sus bell´ī).—A cause for war.
Caveat actor (kav´e-at ak´tor).—Let the doer beware. Law term signifying a notice to stay legal proceedings.
Caveat emptor (emp´tor).—Let the purchaser beware. Term used to show that the vendor does not hold himself responsible for the condition of the goods.
Cetera desunt (sē´ter-a dē-sunt).—The rest is wanting.
Ceteris paribus (sē´ter-is pair´i-bus).—Other things being equal.