What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country finally rejecting any possible reason for complaint (4)" mean?

The definition is "possible reason for complaint". The wordplay uses a deletion. GERM (deletion) = GERM; definition: "possible reason for complaint" The answer is GERM.

Country finally rejecting any possible reason for complaint (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29104 | 12 Across | 2023-06-23 flower

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