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1. (n.) capitulation
the act of capitulating.
2. capitulation
the document containing the terms of a surrender.
3. capitulation
a list of the headings or main divisions of a subject; summary or enumeration.
Etymology: (1525–35; < ML)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) capitulation
a document containing the terms of surrender
2. (noun) capitulation
a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
3. (noun) capitulation, fall, surrender
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
"they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) capitulation
a reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement
2. (noun) capitulation
the act of capitulating or surrendering to an emeny upon stipulated terms
3. (noun) capitulation
the instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender
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