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spoils  pl n 
1 valuables seized by violence, esp. in war 
2  (Chiefly U.S.) the rewards and benefits of public office regarded as plunder for the winning party or candidate 
See also   spoils system 
spoils system   n  (Chiefly U.S) the practice of filling appointive public offices with friends and supporters of the ruling political party 
Compare   merit system