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
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Examples of capitulation in a Sentence
her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours
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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.
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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
Both the Russian elite and the broader public desire peace, but strictly on terms favorable to Russia—ideally with the de facto capitulation of Ukraine.
—Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
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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
Both the Russian elite and the broader public desire peace, but strictly on terms favorable to Russia—ideally with the de facto capitulation of Ukraine.
—Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024
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“Capitulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitulation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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