capitoulate

See also: capitulate and Capitoulate

English

Alternative forms

• Capitoulate
• capitoulat

Etymology

From French capitoulat, from capitoul +‎ -at, equivalent to capitoul +‎ -ate.

Noun

capitoulate (plural capitoulates)

1. Rule by capitouls, (specifically, historical) the former municipal government of Toulouse, France, under their direction.
2. (historical) The office or term of office of a capitoul.
3. (historical) The former districts of Toulouse, France, responsible for electing the capitouls.

Synonyms

• (rule by capitouls): consulate
• (a capitoul's office or term of office): consulate
• (district of Toulouse): quarter, precinct

Related terms

• (adj.): capitulary