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Spoliation Definition & Meaning

spoliation
noun
  1. (law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence
  2. the act of stripping and taking by force

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Frequently asked questions

What does spoliation mean?
(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence the act of stripping and taking by force
What part of speech is spoliation?
Spoliation is a noun.
How many definitions does spoliation have?
Spoliation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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