capitoulate
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See also: capitulate and Capitoulate
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From French capitoulat, from capitoul + -at, equivalent to capitoul + -ate.
Noun
capitoulate (plural capitoulates)
- Rule by capitouls, (specifically, historical) the former municipal government of Toulouse, France, under their direction.
- (historical) The office or term of office of a capitoul.
- (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