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Capitulation Definition & Meaning

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does capitulation mean?
a document containing the terms of surrender a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"
What part of speech is capitulation?
Capitulation is a noun.
How many definitions does capitulation have?
Capitulation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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