war spoils
Loot from conquest
War spoils are goods, property, or valuables seized from a defeated enemy—the tangible rewards of military victory.
Historically, soldiers claimed plunder from conquered territories: weapons, treasure, livestock, even people.
The phrase carries the connotation of rightful taking by conquest: The museum's collection includes war spoils from Napoleon's campaigns.
Also called spoils of war.
- lootStolen valuables
- plunderGoods seized violently
- bootyStolen valuables, especially treasure
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- ill-gotten gainsWealth obtained dishonestly
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- conquestcapture, invasion, domination, subjugation, imperial conquest
- Roman triumphstriumphal arch, laurel wreath, chariot, quadriga, Capitol
- dirty moneydirty money, ill-gotten gains, illicit funds, illicit gains, proceeds of crime
- Italian WarsItaly, battle, Machiavelli, French invasion, Spanish conquest
- noble privilegespeerage, titles, lordship, fiefdom, manorial rights
- feudal leviescorvee, feudal levy, quit-rent, wardship, manorial dues
war spoilsfair trade
Equitable exchange between parties
trade goods · earned income · wages · inheritance · gift
war spoilscasualties
Those killed or wounded
war reparations · defeat · war debt · damages · destruction
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