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- DictionarySpo·li·a·tion/ˌspōlēˈāSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of ruining or destroying something: "the spoliation of the countryside"
- 2. the action of taking goods or property from somewhere by illegal or unethical means: "the spoliation of the Church"
spoliation. noun. spo· li· a· tion ˌspō-lē-ˈā-shən. 1. : the destruction, alteration, or mutilation of evidence especially by a party for whom the evidence is damaging. 2. : alteration or mutilation of an instrument (as a will) by one who is not a party to the instrument.
the act or an instance of plundering or despoiling. authorized plundering of neutrals at sea in time of war. Law. the destruction or material alteration of a bill of exchange, will, or the like. the act of spoiling or damaging something. Discover More.
Jun 14, 2024 · noun. 1. the act or an instance of despoiling or plundering. 2. the authorized seizure or plundering of neutral vessels on the seas by a belligerent state in time of war. 3. law. the material alteration of a document so as to render it invalid. 4. English ecclesiastical law. the taking of the fruits of a benefice by a person not entitled to them.
spoliation. ( ˌspəʊlɪˈeɪʃən) n. 1. the act or an instance of despoiling or plundering. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the authorized seizure or plundering of neutral vessels on the seas by a belligerent state in time of war. 3. (Law) law the material alteration of a document so as to render it invalid. 4.
noun. (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence. see more.
What does the noun spoliation mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun spoliation. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. spoliation has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Definitions of 'spoliation' 1. a spoliating or being spoliated; robbery; plundering. [...] 2. the act of spoiling or damaging. [...] 3. Law. the destruction or alteration of a document by an unauthorized person. [...] More. Examples of 'spoliation' in a sentence.
The destruction or alteration of a document by an unauthorized person. The intentional destruction, mutilation, concealment, or alteration of (usually documentary) evidence. If proven, spoliation may help to establish that the evidence was detrimental to the party responsible for it.
Spoliation. Any erasure, interlineation, or other alteration made to Commercial Paper, such as a check or promissory note, by an individual who is not acting pursuant to the consent of the parties who have an interest in such instrument.
Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] spoliation ( countable and uncountable, plural spoliations) ( archaic) The act of plundering or spoiling; robbery. Synonyms: deprivation, despoliation. Robbery or plunder in times of war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.
