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Stop, give over (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

desist

I believe this is a double definition.

'stop' is the first definition.
(desist means to stop)

'give over' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for desist that I've seen before include "Refrain (from doing something)" , "Eject; annoyed" , "Abstain, refrain" , "Stop, discontinue" , "Stop, cease activity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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