n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English surrendre, from Anglo-French, from surrendre, susrendre to relinquish, from sur- & sus-, suz under + rendre to give back ― more at RENDER , SOUS
Date: 15th century
1 a : the action of yielding one's person or giving up the possession of something especially into the power of another b : the relinquishment by a patentee of rights or claims under a patent c : the delivery of a principal into lawful custody by bail ― called also surrender by bail d : the voluntary cancellation of the legal liability of an insurance company by the insured and beneficiary for a consideration e : the delivery of a fugitive from justice by one government to another
2 : an instance of surrendering