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An abrupt and large transition from one state to another, either from the passing of time, or from a small change in an input which causes an unusually large change in an output.
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Disruptive negative effects resulting from such a change.
"Britain will seek a phased implementation [of Brexit changes] to avoid a 'disruptive cliff edge' when Britain eventually leaves the EU."
The Treasurer, February 2017, report on UK prime minister Theresa May's speech of January 2017.