CEFR C2

spoliation

noun

Meaning

The act of intentionally destroying, altering, or hiding evidence relevant to a legal proceeding.

Examples

The court issued a sanction against the company for the spoliation of critical email records.
To avoid a claim of spoliation, the IT department must preserve all data once a lawsuit is anticipated.

Synonyms: destruction, tampering, obliteration, suppression

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spoliation (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of intentionally destroying, altering, or hiding evidence relevant to a legal proceeding.

Examples

The court issued a sanction against the company for the spoliation of critical email records.
To avoid a claim of spoliation, the IT department must preserve all data once a lawsuit is anticipated.

How to Use spoliation

spoliation of (prepositional phrase): The act of destroying or plundering a specific object or category of items. — "The spoliation of public records is a serious offense."

Synonyms of spoliation

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