ˈkapəd.ə̇sˌdeməˈn(y)üshēˌō, ˈkä...-ˌdāmə̇ˈnüd.ēˌō noun
( plural capitis deminuti·o·nes -ˌn(y)üshēˈō(ˌ)nēz, -ˌnüd.ēˈō(ˌ)nās)
Etymology: Latin, literally, diminution of life
Roman law : impairment of legal status or civil capacity before the strict law through loss of freedom, citizenship, or family membership