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Meaning of spoils

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spoils

Pronunciation:/spɔɪlz/

verb

Definitions

  1. To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

  2. To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil.

  3. To plunder, pillage (a city, country etc.).

  4. To carry off (goods) by force; to steal.

noun

Definitions

  1. That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage; booty.

  2. Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.

    Example: To the victor belong the spoils.