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English noun: capitulation

1. capitulation (communication) a document containing the terms of surrender


Broader (hypernym)document, papers, written document

2. capitulation (communication) a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic


Broader (hypernym)sum-up, summary


Narrower (hyponym)recap, recapitulation, review

3. capitulation (act) the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)


SamplesThey were protected until the capitulation of the fort.


Synonymsfall, surrender


Broader (hypernym)loss









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