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spoliation

/ˌspəʊliˈeɪʃən/

/ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliationnoun

spoliations

Translations

The spoliation of the ancient city was a great loss to history.

Разграбление древнего города было большой потерей для истории.

The spoliation of evidence can lead to a mistrial.

Порча доказательств может привести к ошибочному судебному разбирательству.

Additional translations

Definitions

The act of plundering or taking goods by force.

The spoliation of the village left the residents with nothing.

The destruction or alteration of evidence, especially in a legal context.

The court ruled that the spoliation of documents was a serious offense.

Synonyms

spoliationadjective

/ˌspəʊliˈeɪʃən/

/ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, especially in legal contexts (e.g., "spoliation sanctions").

Definitions

Attributively: relating to or involving the destruction or alteration of evidence or property.

The judge imposed spoliation sanctions to penalize the defendant's conduct.