eunuchism

/ˈjunəkɪzəm/
noun
  1. The condition or state of being a eunuch.
    • Some religious groups practiced eunuchism as a form of devotion.
    • Eunuchism was sometimes imposed on prisoners of war in ancient times.
    • The medical text described the effects of eunuchism on the human body.
  2. A state of powerlessness or ineffectiveness, especially in an organization.
    • The company suffered from a culture of eunuchism, where no one dared to speak up.
    • The board's eunuchism prevented it from taking any meaningful action.
    • He complained about the eunuchism of the middle management team.
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