Handing over (6)

I believe the answer is:

ceding

(Other definitions for ceding that I've seen before include "Giving up (power)" , "Yielding or surrendering" , "Giving way" , "'Relinquishing, giving over (6)'" , "Relinquishing, handing over" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press and the Irish Times (Simplex).

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