'Capitulation' definitions:

Definition of 'capitulation'

From: WordNet
noun
A document containing the terms of surrender
noun
A summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
noun
The act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort" [syn: capitulation, fall, surrender]

Definition of 'Capitulation'

From: GCIDE
  • Capitulation \Ca*pit`u*la"tion\ (k[.a]*p[i^]t`[-u]*l[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. capitulation, LL. capitulatio.]
  • 1. A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement. [1913 Webster]
  • With special capitulation that neither the Scots nor the French shall refortify. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender. [1913 Webster]

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