Capitulation Definition

capitulation
noun
  1. a document containing the terms of surrender
  2. a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
  3. the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"

"Capitulation" in song lyrics

See how capitulation is used in real songs:

  • "He was a mighty defender. So what does Jamie Carragher make of Brazil's capitulation?"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

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