capitulatory

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

capitulate +‎ -ory

Adjective[edit]

capitulatory (comparative more capitulatory, superlative most capitulatory)

  1. Serving to capitulate or surrender.
    • 2006, Nikki R. Keddie, Yann Richard, Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution, page 148:
      Both the connection between the two bills and the capitulatory nature of the first were publicly and strongly denounced by Khomeini, who saw them as signs of bondage to the United States.