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Defacement

Scope note

The act or result of intentionally inflicting damage on the surface or outer appearance of buildings or objects.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055290

Broader Terms used

destruction

Equivalent Terms used

defaced

Created

13yrs ago

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