piracy

/'paiərəsi/
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piracy

A student commits piracy by copying a paragraph from a website for his essay.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of illegally copying or using someone's work without permission: "Piracy" refers to the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted material, such as software, music, movies, or books.
    • Robbery or illegal violence at sea: "Piracy" also denotes the criminal act of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Software piracy is a major problem for the tech industry. (The illegal copying of software is a significant issue.)
    • The navy was deployed to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden. (The navy was sent to fight against robbery at sea in that region.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Digital piracy": the unauthorized copying and sharing of digital media.
    • The rise of digital piracy has changed the music business.
  • "Air piracy": the unlawful seizure of an aircraft; hijacking.
    • The treaty addresses the international crime of air piracy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pirate (noun): a person who commits robbery at sea, or who illegally uses or reproduces copyrighted material.
    • The pirate was known for raiding merchant ships.
    • A software pirate distributes cracked programs.
  • Pirate (verb): to reproduce or use (a copyrighted work) without authorization, or to rob at sea.
    • They pirated the blockbuster film and sold DVDs on the street.
  • Pirated (adjective): illegally copied.
    • He was caught selling pirated software.
Synonyms
  • Copyright infringement: the violation of copyright laws (for the intellectual property meaning).
  • Plagiarism: presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own (a related but distinct concept).
  • Buccaneering / Freebooting: historical terms for piracy at sea.
Related Phrases
  • To combat/fight piracy: to take action against illegal copying or sea robbery.
    • The company invests in technology to fight software piracy.
  • Piracy ring: an organized group involved in large-scale illegal copying or distribution.
    • Authorities busted a major movie piracy ring.
Related Idioms
piracy

A student commits piracy by copying a paragraph from a website for his essay.

Noun
  1. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
  2. 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

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