conditional surrender
[kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl ˈsə-ˌren-dər]
nounpl: conditional surrenders
rendição condicional
1. the act of yielding or giving up to an opponent or authority under specified terms and conditions rather than unconditionally
The general negotiated a conditional surrender that allowed his troops to retain their weapons and honor.
O general negociou uma rendição condicional que permitiu às suas tropas reter suas armas e honra.
2. in legal or contractual contexts, the relinquishment of rights or claims subject to particular stipulations or restrictions
The defendant agreed to a conditional surrender of evidence in exchange for immunity.
O réu concordou com uma rendição condicional de provas em troca de imunidade.
3. the act of giving up something valuable or important while maintaining certain protections or benefits
The company's conditional surrender of the patent included royalty payments from future licensees.
A rendição condicional da patente pela empresa incluía pagamentos de royalties de futuros licenciados.
This term is significant in both American and Brazilian historical contexts, particularly in discussions of World War II (especially the unconditional surrender demanded of Japan and Germany). In Brazil, the phrase is commonly found in historical and legal discourse. The concept of conditional versus unconditional surrender reflects diplomatic negotiations and is often referenced in discussions of power dynamics and conflict resolution.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lay down arms with conditions
to give up on one's own terms
to negotiate terms of surrender
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