capitulation

(archaic) treaty, convention; especially a treaty regarding the rights of nationals of one party with respect to the government of the other party

ca-pi-tu-la-tion

ka.pi.ty.la.sjɔ̃

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L'ennemi a exigé notre capitulation.

The enemy has demanded our surrender.

Face à la capitulation, la mort est un moindre mal.

Compared to surrender, death is the lesser evil.