spoils
substantiivi
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saalis, voitto tai tuho; erityisesti sodassa tai kilpailussa saavutettu hyöty tai rikkautta.
Sodan jälkeen voittajavaltiot jakoivat keskenään sodassa saadut saaliit.
Mitä tarkoittaa
Spoils, or war spoils, refer to the goods, wealth, or resources acquired by a victor in a conflict, typically following the defeat of an opponent. This concept has historical significance in warfare and conquest, where victors would often take valuable items, property, or even slaves from the defeated. In addition to military conquests, the term can also apply to competitive contexts, such as sports or games, where the winner receives prizes or accolades. The idea of spoils has moral and ethical implications, especially regarding the treatment of defeated populations and the legitimacy of acquisition.
Käännökset
| englanti |
That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage; booty.
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