Meaning of the word submission in English

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submission

US /səbˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK /səbˈmɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

the action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgment

Example:
The deadline for essay submission is next Friday.
We received many excellent submissions for the competition.
2.

the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person

Example:
His submission to the demands of the kidnappers saved his family.
The army demanded the enemy's unconditional submission.
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