capitulatory

adjective

ca·​pit·​u·​la·​to·​ry

-ȯrē,

-i

: of, relating to, or established by capitulation : extraterritorial

the claims of U.S. capitulatory rights

—Current History

Word History

Etymology

capitulate entry 1 + -ory

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