PoliticsAugust 15, 2026
neutering
NOO-tər-ing
Definition
The act of depriving something of its effectiveness, power, or independent influence.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'neuter', meaning 'neither', referring to the process of castration. In modern figurative use, it describes the act of removing the strength or vital function of an institution or concept.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how constitutional amendments were designed to strip the judiciary of its power and independence, effectively rendering it powerless against the military establishment.
Pakistan’s Next Change of Government? Why Shehbaz Sharif May Be on Borrowed Time
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