spoliation
IPA: spoʊɫiˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (archaic) The act of plundering or spoiling; robbery
- Robbery or plunder in times of war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.
- (law) The intentional destruction of or tampering with (a document) in such way as to impair evidentiary effect.
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Examples of "spoliation" in Sentences
- The spoliation of evidence can result in severe consequences in a court of law
- The company's intentional spoliation of financial records led to suspicions of fraud
- In some cases, spoliation can be considered a criminal offense
- The spoliation of natural habitats is causing irreversible harm to wildlife species
- The archaeological site showed signs of spoliation, with artifacts missing and structures damaged
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