Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
espolio
noun
eh-spoh-lee-oh
Definition
Espolio refers to the act of spoiling or plundering, often in a legal context where it implies the wrongful appropriation or taking away of property.
Examples
- After the invasion, the espolio of cultural artifacts left the museum empty.
- The court ruled against the defendant for the espolio of his neighbor’s land.
Meaning
The term espolio is used particularly in the context of law, where it denotes the illegal seizure or removal of someone else’s possessions or rights.
Synonyms
- plunder
- spoliation
- robbery