capitulation
US /kəˌpɪtʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /kəˌpɪtʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
1.
the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand
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The general demanded the enemy's immediate capitulation.
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His refusal to accept defeat was a sign that capitulation was not an option.