What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unyielding state makes a Republican withdraw from group support (8)" mean?

The definition is "Unyielding state". The wordplay uses a deletion. SOLID (synonym="SOLID") + ITY (synonym="”group support”") = SOLIDITY; definition: "Unyielding state" The answer is SOLIDITY.

Unyielding state makes a Republican withdraw from group support (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29250 | 17 Down | 2023-12-11 flower

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