capitulation

[ kuh-pich-uh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of capitulating.
2. the document containing the terms of a surrender.
3. a list of the headings or main divisions of a subject; a summary or enumeration.
4. Often capitulations. a treaty or agreement by which subjects of one country residing or traveling in another are extended extraterritorial rights or special privileges, especially such a treaty between a European country and the former Ottoman rulers of Turkey.

capitulation

/ kəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of capitulating
2. a document containing terms of surrender
3. a statement summarizing the main divisions of a subject

Derived Forms

• caˈpitulatory, adjective

Other Words From

• ca·pit·u·la·to·ry [k, uh, -, pich, -, uh, -l, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• nonca·pitu·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of capitulation¹

First recorded in 1525–35, capitulation is from the Medieval Latin word capitulātiōn- (stem of capitulātiō ). See capitulate, -ion

Example Sentences

The mainstreaming of his hateful rhetoric and the capitulation of the institutional Republican Party to him will be significant challenges to the American political system for years to come.

From Slate

However, the capitulation at the hands of the Wallabies will have tried the patience of even the most loyal England fans.

From BBC

From 24-3 overnight, Harry Brook and Joe Root began with confidence, only for Brook's edge off Noman to start an England capitulation of seven wickets for 46 runs.

From BBC

Noting that his team faced identical fourth-and-10 situations at its own 41-yard line in each instance, Foster said those punts were a reflection of an offense that wasn’t getting the job done, not capitulation.

From Los Angeles Times

Short of a capitulation by Hezbollah - which is unlikely - it is hard to see how Israel can achieve its war aim of removing the threat of Hezbollah attacks without sending in troops on the ground.

From BBC

Related Words

• submission
• yielding