Give up the mad reigns (6)

I believe the answer is:

resign

(Other definitions for resign that I've seen before include "Hand in one's notice" , "Quit" , "Give up one's post" , "advice for the incompetent?" , "Give up office" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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