spoliation (Meaning)

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spoliation (n)

(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence

the act of stripping and taking by force

spoliation Sentence Examples

  1. The victim of the burglary suffered not only from the loss of valuables but also from the spoliation of private belongings.
  2. The ancient temple had been subjected to centuries of spoliation, resulting in the loss of priceless artifacts.
  3. The government launched an investigation into the spoliation of indigenous cultural heritage.
  4. The museum curator accused the collector of spoliation by acquiring looted artworks.
  5. The spoils of war included the wanton spoliation of civilian property.
  6. The earthquake caused widespread spoliation of historical landmarks, leaving a legacy of destruction.
  7. The insurance policy covered the spoliation of property due to natural disasters.
  8. The researcher stumbled upon evidence suggesting the spoliation of a valuable manuscript.
  9. The lawyer argued that the spoliation of evidence had unfairly prejudiced the case.
  10. The art world has long grappled with the ethical implications of spoliation, seeking to prevent the exploitation of cultural artifacts.

FAQs About the word spoliation

(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence, the act of stripping and taking by force

pillage, sabotage, plunder,predation, depredation, destruction, looting, plundering, pillaging, marauding

preservation, saving,protection, preservation, protection, saving, conservation, conservation, salvage,salvage

The victim of the burglary suffered not only from the loss of valuables but also from the spoliation of private belongings.

The ancient temple had been subjected to centuries of spoliation, resulting in the loss of priceless artifacts.

The government launched an investigation into the spoliation of indigenous cultural heritage.

The museum curator accused the collector of spoliation by acquiring looted artworks.