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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

consulatecity councilcity councilconsulateprecinctquarter

Etymology

From French capitoulat, from capitoul + -at, equivalent to capitoul + -ate.

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