Surrender (military)

Giving up control over territory or resources to another power

Surrender (military)

Surrender, in military terms, is the relinquishment of control over territory, combatants, fortifications, ships, or armament to another power. A surrender may be accomplished peacefully or it may be the result of defeat in battle. A sovereign state may surrender following defeat in a war, usually by signing a peace treaty or capitulation agreement.

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