surrender

Definition

The act of yielding control, possession, or authority to another party—the opposite of what your ego wants to do but what your survival instinct strongly recommends. Often involves paperwork, negotiations, and the uncomfortable realization that you've lost.

Example Usage

The general ordered a surrender when ammunition ran out and reinforcements never arrived, sparing thousands of lives in the process.

Source: Military/conflict terminology

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