Spoliation

Pronunciation: /spəʊliˈeɪʃən/

Definitions of spoliation

noun the act of intentionally destroying, altering, or concealing evidence in a legal proceeding

Example Sentences

A1 The spoliation of the environment is a major concern for many people.

A2 The spoliation of evidence can lead to serious legal consequences.

B1 The company was accused of spoliation of historical artifacts during their construction project.

B2 The spoliation of natural resources has a detrimental impact on the ecosystem.

C1 The spoliation of cultural heritage sites is a global issue that needs to be addressed.

C2 The spoliation of valuable artwork by looters has caused irreparable damage to the art world.

Examples of spoliation in a Sentence

formal The spoliation of evidence can result in severe legal consequences.

informal Tampering with evidence is a serious offense that can lead to trouble.

slang Messing with evidence is a big no-no and can get you in deep trouble.

figurative The spoliation of trust can destroy relationships beyond repair.

Grammatical Forms of spoliation

• past tense: spoliated
• plural: spoliations
• comparative: more spoliated
• superlative: most spoliated
• present tense: spoliates
• future tense: will spoliate
• perfect tense: has spoliated
• continuous tense: is spoliating
• singular: spoliation
• positive degree: spoliation
• infinitive: to spoliate
• gerund: spoliating
• participle: spoliating

Origin and Evolution of spoliation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'spoliation' originated from the Latin word 'spoliātiōnem', which is derived from the verb 'spoliāre' meaning to plunder or despoil.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'spoliation' has retained its original meaning of plundering or despoiling, but has also come to be used in legal contexts to refer to the intentional destruction or alteration of evidence. This legal usage has become more prevalent in modern times.