spoliation

n. [ L. spoliatio: cf. F. spoliation. See Spoil, v. t. ] 1. The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation. [ 1913 Webster ]

Legal spoliation, which will impoverish one part of the community in order to corrupt the remainder. Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Eccl. Law) (a) The act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title. Blackstone. (b) A process for possession of a church in a spiritual court. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Law) Injury done to a document. [ 1913 Webster ]