Anti-Piracy Laws
/ˈænti ˈpaɪrəsi lɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) Statutes and regulations designed to prevent and punish the unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of copyrighted works and software.
Anti-piracy laws aim to protect intellectual property rights by deterring illegal reproduction of media.
- (n.) Legal measures targeting maritime piracy to safeguard shipping routes and vessels from unlawful seizure or violence at sea.
Anti-piracy laws at the international level establish jurisdiction over acts of piracy committed on the high seas.
Forms
- anti-piracy laws
- anti-piracy law
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Commentary
Anti-piracy laws encompass distinct fields—intellectual property protection and maritime security—requiring context to clarify which domain is addressed.
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