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Webster 1913 Edition
Capitulation
Ca-pitˊu-la′tion
(kȧ-pĭtˊū̍-lā′shŭn)
, Noun.
[Cf. F.
capitulation
, LL. capitulatio
.] 1.
A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
With special
capitulation
that neither the Scots nor the French shall refortify. Bp. Burnet.
2.
The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms.
3.
The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
Webster 1828 Edition
Capitulation
CAPITULATION
,Noun.
1.
The act of capitulating, or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms or conditions.2.
The treaty or instrument containing the conditions of surrender.3.
A reducing to heads.4.
In German polity, a contract which the Emperor makes with the electors, in the names of the princes and states of the empire, before he is raised to the imperial dignity.