Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SPO-LI-A'TION
SPO'LI-A-TEDSPON-DA'IC, or SPON-DA'IC-AL
SPO-LI-A'TION, n.
- The act of plundering, particularly Of plundering an enemy in time of war.
- The act or practice of plundering neutrals at sea under authority.
- In ecclesiastical affairs, the act of an incumbent in taking the fruits of his benefice without right, but under a pretended title. – Blackstone.
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