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Meaning of capitulation
The act of surrendering or yielding, especially to a superior force or authority
Etymology of capitulation
The word "capitulation" originates from the Latin "capitulare," meaning to draw up in chapters or headings, and "capitulum," meaning chapter or heading, which is derived from "caput," meaning head
Historically, the term referred to the act of drawing up terms of surrender, which were often divided into chapters or articles
Synonyms
surrender
submission
yielding
defeat
conquest
acquiescence
compliance
subjugation
resignation
abandonment
relinquishment
cession
relinquishing
abandonment
deference
obedience
acquiescing
succumbing
giving in
throwing in the towel
giving up
cessation
cessation of hostilities
armistice
truce
treaty
accord
agreement
compromise
settlement
conciliation
Definitions
- The act of surrendering or giving up, especially as a result of being defeated or overpowered
- * The state of being surrendered or defeated, especially in a conflict or competition
Usage Examples
- The army's capitulation to the enemy marked the end of the war
- * The company's capitulation to the union's demands led to a new contract
- * The government's capitulation to international pressure resulted in a change in policy