1. acts of surrendering or giving up, especially in warfare or negotiations
2. agreements or treaties granting special privileges to foreign nationals in another country
Usage: historical; diplomatic

Examples

• The general signed the capitulations after the siege lasted three months.
• The enemy’s capitulations came as a surprise to both armies.
• Historical capitulations often favored European merchants in Ottoman territories.
• The peace negotiations included several capitulations regarding trade rights.
• Many countries abolished the old capitulations system in the 20th century.
• The fortress commander refused to consider any capitulations despite being outnumbered.