SPOLIATION


Meaning of SPOLIATION in English

[ ˌspəʊlɪ'eɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun

1》 the action of spoiling.

2》 the action of plundering.

Derivatives

spoliator noun

Origin

ME: from L. spoliatio(n-) , from spoliare (see spoil ).

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