to the victor go the spoils

A form of to the victor belong the spoils — The winner of a conflict gains additional benefits, beyond the subject of the conflict.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of to the victor belong the spoils

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
the winner takes it all
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APA

to the victor go the spoils. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20the%20victor%20go%20the%20spoils

MLA

“to the victor go the spoils.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20the%20victor%20go%20the%20spoils. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “to the victor go the spoils,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20the%20victor%20go%20the%20spoils.

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