spoliation

spoliation Definition

spo·lia·tion (spō′lē ā′s̸hən)

noun

Etymology: ME spoliacioun < L spoliatio: see spoil

spoliation Synonyms

plundering, raid, destruction; see attack 1.

spoliation Law Definition

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.
Pillaging or destroying real or personal property by violence.
The taking of a profit or other gain that properly should go to another.

spoliation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

work: We will give special consideration to the issue of spoliation of works of art during the Nazi, Holocaust and World War II period.

Adjective modifier

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