capitulation

noun

ca·​pit·​u·​la·​tion kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: a set of terms or articles (see article sense 1c) constituting an agreement between governments

2

a

: the act of surrendering or yielding

the capitulation of the defenders of the besieged town

b

: the terms of surrender

Synonyms

• capitulating
• cession
• handover
• relinquishment
• rendition
• submission
• submitting
• surrender

Examples of capitulation in a Sentence

her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours

Recent Examples on the Web

But that makes his capitulation only more degrading. —Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024

Botafogo will have one eye on the Copa Libertadores and another on Palmeiras chasing them down, stressed by thoughts of their own capitulation last season. —Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

These capitulations weaken businesses and the American economy more broadly. —Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024

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. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see capitulate

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1