Spoliation1. (n.) The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation.
2. (v. t.) Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.
3. (n.) The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title.
4. (n.) A process for possession of a church in a spiritual court.
5. (v. t.) Injury done to a document.
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