spoils
That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage, booty.
Other meanings
Waste material left over in the course of excavation, construction, mining, or dredging operations.
“dredging spoils”
Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage.
“To the victor belong the spoils.”
Related words
- spoilsman
- spoilsmonger
- racial spoils
- spoils of war
- to the victor belong the spoils
- spoils system
Where this comes from
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