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CAPITULATION, war. The treaty which determines the conditions under which a fortified place is abandoned to the commanding officer of the army which fortified place is abandoned to the commanding officer of the army which besieges it. besieges it. 2. On surrender by capitulation, all the property of the inhabitants 2. On surrender by capitulation, all the property of the inhabitants protected by the articles, is considered by the law of nations as neutral, protected by the articles, is considered by the law of nations as neutral, and not subject to capture on the high seas, by the belligerent or its ally. and not subject to capture on the high seas, by the belligerent or its ally. 2 Dall. 2 Dall.
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