This is the 4210th most frequent German word.
beschnitten
"Beschnitten" means "circumcised" or "cut back/trimmed" in English.
Here, 'beschnitten' is used to mean that the tree's branches were cut or trimmed for better growth or shape.
Der Baum wurde im Frühjahr beschnitten.
The tree was pruned in spring.
In this sentence, 'beschnitten' denotes the reduction or limitation of citizens' rights figuratively.
Die Rechte des Bürgers wurden beschnitten.
The rights of the citizen were curtailed.
Here, 'beschnitten' means circumcision, specifically in a cultural or religious context.