Meaning & Definition of word "Capitulation"

Capitulation

/kəˌpɪtʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

1. The act of surrendering or giving up, especially under agreed conditions.
- Example: The general's capitulation marked the end of the prolonged siege.
2. A formal agreement or treaty that specifies the conditions of surrender.
- Example: The capitulation between the two nations was signed to ensure peaceful relations.
3. The act of yielding or submitting to a demand or set of conditions.
- Example: Her capitulation to the board’s demands was unexpected but necessary for the project’s success.
4. The process of summarizing or restating the main points.
- Example: The capitulation of the entire book into a single paragraph was both challenging and rewarding.

From Latin 'capitulatio', from 'capitulare', meaning to draw up in chapters.

unconditional capitulation:

A total surrender without any conditions.

capitulation agreement:

A formal agreement that outlines the terms of surrender.

capitulate:

To surrender or give up.

capitulary:

A set of laws or rules, particularly those relating to the capitulations.

Meaning: Throwing in the towel

Example Sentence: After months of trying to fix the issue, they finally decided to capitulate and throw in the towel.

Meaning: Giving up the ghost

Example Sentence: When the negotiations fell apart, it was clear they had given up the ghost.