That which is taken from another by violence; especially, the plunder taken from an enemy; pillage; booty."Gentle gales, Fanning their odoriferous wings, dispense Native perfumes, and whisper whence they stole Those balmy spoils." —Milton.
Public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction, to be bestowed for its own advantage; -- commonly in the plural; asto the victor belong the spoils
