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spoliatory, a.|ˈspəʊlɪətərɪ|
[f. L. spoliāt-, ppl. stem of spoliāre (see spoliate v.) + -ory2.]
Of the nature of, characterized by, spoliation or robbery; pillaging, plundering.
1790Burke Corr. (1844) III. 143 If I were to adopt the plan of a spoliatory reformation. 1813J. C. Hobhouse Journey (ed. 2) 290 The spoliatory taste of some amateurs. 1857J. Raine Mem. J. Hodgson I. 60 It was dissolved by the first spoliatory statute. 1895Daily Tel. 6 Mar. 7/1 To defend themselves..against spoliatory attack. |