capitulation
Meanings
Noun
1. treaty, convention; especially a treaty regarding the rights of nationals of one party with respect to the government of the other party (archaic)
2. surrender, capitulation (act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms)
Examples3
1841, book title
Capitulations et traités entre la France et la Porte Ottomane
Treaties and capitulations between France and the Ottoman Porte
L'ennemi a exigé notre capitulation.
The enemy has demanded our surrender.
Face à la capitulation, la mort est un moindre mal.
Compared to surrender, death is the lesser evil.