spoliation

spoliation is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation. Legal spoliation, which will impoverish one part of the community in order to corrupt the remainder. Sir G. C. Lewis.

[2] Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.

[3] The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title. Blackstone.

[4] A process for possession of a church in a spiritual court.

[5] Injury done to a document.

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