Capitulation, n.
Etymology: [Cf. F. capitulation, LL. capitulatio.]
1. A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement. With special capitulation that neither the Scots nor the French shall refortify. Bp. Burnet.
2. The act of capitulating or surrendering to an emeny upon stipulated terms.
3. The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists capitulation only as an antonym, under defense.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given