Spoliation

Spoliation

(1):

(v. t.) Injury done to a document.

(2):

(v. t.) The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation.

(3):

(v. t.) Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.

(4):

(v. t.) The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title.

(5):

(v. t.) A process for possession of a church in a spiritual court.