Emasculation (noun)

The removal or destruction of the testicles, or figuratively, the weakening or neutering of something.

Origin:

From the latin word "emasculare" meaning to castrate, it refers to the removal or destruction of the testicles, or figuratively, the weakening or neutering of something.

Examples:

1. The emasculation of the male plants is necessary to prevent fertilization and seed production.
2. The emasculation of the enemy"s army was a key factor in the battle"s outcome.
3. The emasculation of the bill by the legislature effectively neutered it.
4. Emasculation is a surgical procedure that is sometimes used to treat prostate cancer.
5. Emasculation is also used to refer to the weakening of the political power of a leader.