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spoliation

Syllabification: (spo·li·a·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌspōlēˈāSHən/
Definition of spoliation

noun

  • 1the action of ruining or destroying something:the spoliation of the countryside
  • 2the action of taking goods or property from somewhere by illegal or unethical means:the spoliation of the Church

Derivatives

spoliator

Pronunciation: /ˈspōlēˌātər/
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 British & World English dictionary

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