Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Capitulating

👉 In the context of philosophy and literature, "capitulating" is a term often used to describe someone who abdicates their position or authority in favor of submission to another person or group. This can range from a simple act of submission (e.g., bowing) to a more complex gesture (e.g., kneeling). The phrase is derived from the Latin word "caput," which means "head" and "culpa," meaning "fault."

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