capitoulate
nounEtymology From French capitoulat, from capitoul + -at, equivalent to capitoul + -ate.
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.
- Related terms
- capitulary