capitulation

Definition of Capitulation in English :

1. capitulation

a document containing the terms of surrender

2. capitulation

a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic

3. capitulation, fall, surrender

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

Example Sentences:
'they were protected until the capitulation of the fort'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Capitulation

noun

1.

the act of capitulating

2.

a document containing terms of surrender

3.

a statement summarizing the main divisions of a subject

noun

1.

a statement of the main parts of a subject

2.

the act of capitulating; conditional surrender

3.

a document containing terms of surrender, articles of concession, etc.; treaty; covenant

n.

1. The act of surrendering or giving up: Lack of food and ammunition forced the capitulation of the rebels.

2. A document containing the terms of surrender.

3. An enumeration of the main parts of a subject; a summary.