Piracy
/ˈpaɪrəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
The navy increased patrols to combat piracy in the region.
- (n.) Unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else's copyrighted material.
The company sued the distributor for software piracy.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'piracy' can refer both to maritime crimes and to copyright violations; clarity depends on context.
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