I didn't find the definition you found, especially the one about admitting defeat. I did find these, however.
to stop, cease, or discontinue
to depart from; leave
to acquit or conduct
[b]to free or rid (oneself)[/b]
I like that last one, and that's the one I identify my [b]quit[/b] with. When I think of quitting, I think of freeing myself from my addiction and ridding my body of toxins.
Phil, it's all a matter of semantics, and each person is perfectly able to call it what they want.
Crave the Quit!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/17/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 746
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,650
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,080.98
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 52 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22