spoils of office
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The victor nowadays is denied 99% of the spoils of office, but he still has 100% of the responsibility for decision and action.
From Time Magazine Archive
There will not be lacking the spoils of office and the plunder of the enemy to lull their discontent.
From A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois by Bennet, Robert Ames
Those who were on the watch-towers saw the enemy mustering, but they gave no warning, for the spoils of office were dear.
From Stand Up, Ye Dead by Maclean, Norman
He has no wife, no children to enrich with the spoils of office, as he is an unmarried man.
From The Faith of Our Fathers by Gibbons, James
He was not above using the spoils of office to reward faithful followers.
From Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics by Johnson, Allen
