What does the cryptic crossword clue "Laying off business team so unexpectedly (14)" mean?

The definition is "Laying". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BUSINESS + TEAM + SO = ABSTEMIOUSNESS; definition: "Laying" The answer is ABSTEMIOUSNESS.

Laying off business team so unexpectedly (14)

Times Cryptic #28968 | 5 Down | 2024-07-13 flower

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