Capitulation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capitulation is a noun meaning A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
Meaning
A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
More Meanings
- The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
- The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
- An enumeration of the main parts of a subject.
Word Forms
- capitulations
Synonyms for capitulation
Depending on context, synonyms include surrender, fall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surrender, fall, concession, abdication, sell-out, collapse.
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