Cryptic crossword clue
Fee levied for each person? University learner is trapped, giving up 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word CAPITULATION

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The straight part
We know that "giving up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case giving up = capitulation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CAPITULATION mean?

CAPITULATION noun
  1. A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
  2. The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
  3. The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
  4. An enumeration of the main parts of a subject.

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