What does the cryptic crossword clue "Visual adjustment subject to forcible separation (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of VISUAL (synonym="VISUAL") + ON (synonym="subject to, i.e. under, in a down clue") = AVULSION The answer is AVULSION.

Visual adjustment subject to forcible separation (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28995 | 2 Down | 2023-02-16 flower

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