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capitulation

Translations

capitulationnoun
capitulations
pl
redditionTerme courant pour l'acte de se rendre ou de céder.
The general's capitulation was seen as a strategic move to save his troops.
La reddition du général a été perçue comme une manœuvre stratégique pour sauver ses troupes.
capitulationTerme courant en contexte militaire, diplomatique ou historique.
The general's capitulation was seen as a strategic move to save his troops.
La capitulation du général a été perçue comme une manœuvre stratégique pour sauver ses troupes.
Additional translations
soumissionS'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour le fait de céder ou de renoncer à résister.
Synonyms
submission
concession
yielding
giving in
acquiescence
surrender

Definitions

capitulationnoun
The act of surrendering or yielding, especially under agreed conditions.
The general's capitulation was seen as a strategic move to save his troops.
A document containing the terms of a surrender.
The capitulation was signed after lengthy negotiations between the two parties.
The act of giving in or ceasing to resist; acquiescence or concession, especially after prolonged resistance.
His resignation was seen as a capitulation to mounting political pressure.
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