Ca*pit`u*la"tion (?), n. [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.