spoilation

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The national pride, if not the material interests involved, would not permit the government to submit to such destruction or spoilation without making every possible effort to prevent it.

From Forty-Six Years in the Army by Schofield, John M.

At the end of another decade an army of Mahrattas took possession, and completed the spoilation by ripping the silver filigree-work off the ceiling of the Throne-room.

From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Stevens, Thomas

Even the glorious name of Turenne could not protect his grave from spoilation.

From The Revelation Explained by Smith, F. G. (Frederick George)

Forgotten in the midst of this excitement, I sat alone and watched the work of spoilation.

From A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas by Loviot, Fanny

The Swamp Land Act of the same date, owing to its loose and unguarded provisions and shameful mal-administration, has been still more fruitful of wide-spread spoilation and plunder.

From Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 by Julian, George W.