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spoliation - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'spoliation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Spoliation [ v. t.]
- The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation.
- Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.
- The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title.
- A process for possession of a church in a spiritual court.
- Injury done to a document.