reddition
surrender, capitulation
noun reh-dee-SYOHN Rare
Origin: from Latin reddere 'to give back'
Usage Note
Reddition is a formal or military term; in everyday contexts reddition sans conditions means 'unconditional surrender'. It is less common than capitulation and carries a more archaic or literary register. The verb is se rendre.
Examples
"La reddition des soldats mit fin au combat."
Natural Translation
The soldiers' surrender ended the fighting.
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