Word Frequency
spoliation (ˌspəʊlɪˈeɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the act or an instance of despoiling or plundering
- the authorized seizure or plundering of neutral vessels on the seas by a belligerent state in time of war
- (law) the material alteration of a document so as to render it invalid
- (English ecclesiastical law) the taking of the fruits of a benefice by a person not entitled to them
Derived Forms
ˈspoliatory adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Latin spoliātiō, from spoliāre to spoilSponsored Links
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