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spoliation

Pronunciation: /ˌspəʊlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition of spoliation

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action of ruining or destroying something:the spoliation of the countryside
  • 2the action of taking goods or property from somewhere by violent means:the spoliation of the Church

Derivatives

spoliator

Pronunciation: /ˈspəʊ-/

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting pillaging): from Latin spoliatio(n-), from the verb spoliare 'strip, deprive' (see spoil)

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Definition of spoliation in the US English dictionary

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