Surrendering (6)
'surrendering' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for giving in that I've seen before include "Throwing in the towel" , "Surrendering" .)
'surrendering' is the definition.
('cede' can be a synonym of 'surrender')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ceding that I've seen before include "Handing over or giving up" , "Yielding or surrendering" , "Relinquishing, handing over" , "Giving up (power)" , "'Relinquishing, giving over (6)'" .)