spoliation Synonyms

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

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(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

despoilment, sabotage, marauding, looting, pillaging, destruction,predation, plundering, depredation, despoiling

protection, conservation, saving, preservation, preservation, protection, saving, 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.