What does the cryptic crossword clue "Considerations from one judging votes seeing leader removed (11)" mean?

The wordplay uses acrostic. REF (synonym="=one judging, i.e. referee") + LECTIONS (synonym="=votes; “seeing leader removed” means first letter is dropped") = REFLECTIONS The answer is REFLECTIONS.

Considerations from one judging votes seeing leader removed (11)

Independent Cryptic #11720 | 8 Down | 2024-05-03 flower

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