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(kə pic̸h′yo̵o lā′s̸hən, -pic̸h′ə lā′-)

noun

a statement of the main parts of a subject
the act of capitulating; conditional surrender
a document containing terms of surrender, articles of concession, etc.; treaty; covenant

Origin: Fr < ML capitulatio: see capitulate

See capitulation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of surrendering or giving up. See Synonyms at surrender.
A document containing the terms of surrender.
An enumeration of the main parts of a subject; a summary.

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