capitoulate

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Noun

1. 1
   Rule by capitouls, (specifically, historical) the former municipal government of Toulouse, France, under their direction.
2. 2
   The office or term of office of a capitoul.
3. 3
   The former districts of Toulouse, France, responsible for electing the capitouls.
4. 4
   Alternative form of capitoulate, particularly the municipal government of Toulouse, France.