spoliation

The act of despoiling or plundering.

Seizure of neutral vessels at sea by a belligerent power in time of war.

Unauthorized alteration or destruction of a legal document, such as a contract or will.

The act of pillaging, plundering, or spoiling; robbery; plunder.

The act or practice of plundering in time of war, especially of plundering neutrals at sea under authority.

Eccles., the act of an incumbent in unlawfully taking the fruits of a benefice under a pretended title.

In law, intentional destruction of or tampering with (a document) in such way as to impair evidentiary effect.

The act of plundering; robbery; deprivation; despoliation.

Robbery or plunder in war; especially, the authorized act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea.