Loss of power or status (8)

I believe the answer is:

downfall

(Other definitions for downfall that I've seen before include "Ruin; heavy shower" , "Cloudburst" , "state of ruin" , "(Cause of) ruin" , "burst of rain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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