To give up or hand over something, especially weapons or control, usually when defeated; to stop fighting or resisting.
From Old French 'surrendre' (sur- over + rendre to give). Originally a feudal term for giving up a lease or control of property.
Historically, 'surrendering' in battle followed strict rules of honor—a white flag wave meant 'we give up,' and soldiers were supposed to be spared, though this wasn't always followed!
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