Associations to the word «Capitulation»

Wiktionary

CAPITULATION, noun. A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
CAPITULATION, noun. The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
CAPITULATION, noun. The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
CAPITULATION, noun. An enumeration of the main parts of a subject.

Dictionary definition

CAPITULATION, noun. A document containing the terms of surrender.
CAPITULATION, noun. A summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic.
CAPITULATION, noun. The act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort".

Wise words

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