The surrender
Example: The surrender of the city marked the end of the war.
Definition
"The surrender" refers to the act of giving up control or possession of something, often during a conflict or war, typically by yielding to an opponent's authority. It marks the cessation of resistance and the acceptance of defeat, as in the example phrase 'The surrender of the city marked the end of the war.'
Etymology
The term "the surrender" originates from the Old French word 'surrendre,' meaning 'to give up' or 'deliver up.' It combines 'sur-' meaning 'over' and 'rendre' meaning 'to give back.' Did you know? The concept of surrender has been pivotal throughout history as a formal acknowledgment of defeat or submission.
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"The surrender" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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