abscissions
n. C1 Advanced ab·scis·sions
n. the process of a plant part, like a leaf or a flower, falling off naturally. It can also mean the act of a government or leader being removed from power.
n. the natural shedding of a plant part, such as a leaf or flower, from its stem. In a political context, it refers to the removal of a person from office or a group from a larger entity.
The tree undergoes abscissions in the autumn.
The committee voted on the abscissions of several high-ranking officials following the scandal.
While the biological process of abscissions is essential for a plant's survival, the political equivalent often signals a significant shift in the balance of power within a nation.