Capacity

kap-as′i-ti, n. power of holding or grasping a thing: room: volume: power of mind: character: position enabling one to do something.— adj. Capā′cio us , including much: roomy: wide: extensive.— adv. Capā′ciously .— n. Capā′ciousne .— v.t. Capac′itate , to make capable: to qualify; Capacity for heat , power of absorbing heat.— Legal capacity , the power to alter one's rights or duties by the exercise of free-will, or responsibility to punishment for one's acts. [Fr.,—L. capacitas ,— capĕre , to take, hold.]