capitulation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a document containing the terms of surrender
  2. noun a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic
  3. noun the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

Etymology

From Middle French capitulation; equivalent to capitulate + -ion. Derived from Proto-Indo-European *káput (“head”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kap-.

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