### Question
How is the term capital offense defined?


### Answer
The term **capital offense** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 985* as the following:

> an offense for which the death penalty may be imposed

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 985*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 49-MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS AND PENALTIES**

