1. plural of emasculation; instances or acts of depriving someone of power, strength, or effectiveness
Usage: commonly used in figurative contexts to describe loss of authority or influence
2. plural of emasculation; surgical or chemical removal or inactivation of male reproductive organs or characteristics
Usage: medical/biological term

Examples

• The new regulations were seen as emasculations of the agency's original authority.
• Critics argued that the budget cuts represented emasculations of the department's ability to function.
• The treaty's provisions were viewed by some as emasculations of national sovereignty.
• Historical emasculations of indigenous governance systems had lasting effects on communities.
• The policy changes amounted to emasculations of worker protections.
• Legal scholars debated whether the amendments constituted emasculations of constitutional rights.