spoilation
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He said that a rapid course of spoilation was going on in the outskirts of the forest, and the effect of it would soon be felt in the flow of the Hudson.
From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various
They not only perfectly satisfied the soldiers everywhere, but revolutionized the opinion of both Houses of Congress, and thus saved the public domain from the wholesale spoilation that had threatened it.
From Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 by Julian, George W.
The Swamp Land Act of the same date, owing to its loose and unguarded provisions and shameful mal-administration, has been still more fruitful of wide-spread spoilation and plunder.
From Political Recollections 1840 to 1872 by Julian, George W.
Even the glorious name of Turenne could not protect his grave from spoilation.
From The Revelation Explained by Smith, F. G. (Frederick George)
The national pride, if not the material interests involved, would not permit the government to submit to such destruction or spoilation without making every possible effort to prevent it.
From Forty-Six Years in the Army by Schofield, John M.
