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capitulation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'capitulation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Capitulation [ n.]
- A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
- The act of capitulating or surrendering to an emeny upon stipulated terms.
- The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.

Meaning of 'capitulation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . capitulation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
Example in sentence:
  • they were protected until the capitulation of the fort

Nearby Words:

cap capabilities capability capable capableness capacified capacify capaciosly capacious capaciousness

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