La capitulació
Example: La capitulació del poble va posar fi a la guerra civil.
Definition
"La capitulació" refers to the act or instance of surrendering or yielding, particularly in a historical or military context. It denotes the formal agreement by which a people, army, or group ceases resistance and submits to an opposing force, often ending conflict.
Etymology
The word "la capitulació" comes from the Latin 'capitulat-', the past participle of 'capitulare', meaning 'to draw up under headings or chapters.' It evolved through Old French 'capitulation' and entered Catalan, where it came to signify a formal surrender agreement. Did you know? The term originally referred to a set of conditions or articles arranged in chapters.
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