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piracy

DEFINITIONS OF: piracy

1

n the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

Synonyms:
plagiarisation, plagiarism, plagiarization
Type of:
copyright infringement, infringement of copyright
a violation of the rights secured by a copyright

n hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it

“air piracy”
Synonyms:
buccaneering
Type of:
highjacking, hijacking
robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
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