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spoilation

/ˌspɔɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌspɔɪˈleɪ.ʃən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее акт насильственного изъятия или захвата имущества, часто в контексте грабежа или разбоя.

A noun referring to the act of stripping or taking property by force, often in the context of plunder or robbery.

uncountable

  1. Act of plunderingC2formal

    The act of stripping and taking property by force, especially in war or conflict.

    ruРазграбление

    • The spoilation of the village by the invading army was devastating.
    • Historical records describe the spoilation of temples during the conquest.
    • The treaty condemned the spoilation of cultural artifacts.

    Synonymsdepredationdespoliationlootingpillageplunderingrapineravagingsacking

    Antonymsconservationdefensepreservationprotection