01 n. The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation.
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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.
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Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.
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The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title.(Eccl. Law)
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Injury done to a document.(Law)