Despoilments

/dɪˈspɔɪlmənts/ noun (plural)

Definition

Multiple instances or cases of despoilment; several acts of plundering or robbing.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of 'despoilment', following standard English pluralization by adding '-s' to indicate more than one occurrence.

Kelly Says

The plural form appears in historical records documenting a series of thefts—like 'the despoilments of European museums during Nazi occupation' or 'colonial despoilments of African resources.'

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