Meaning of capitulate in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/

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  1. Verb

    capitulate

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in the sense ‘parley, draw up terms’): from French capituler, from medieval Latin capitulare‘draw up under headings’, from Latin capitulum, diminutive of caput‘head’

    Definitions

    1. surrender under agreed conditions

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