spoliation
/ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of stealing or destroying property, especially in a violent or destructive way; plunder.
- The company was accused of spoliation of evidence by destroying important documents.
- The spoliation of the ancient temple by treasure hunters was a cultural tragedy.
- Historians documented the spoliation of artworks during the war.
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