Pirate
/ˈpaɪrət/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who commits robbery or criminal violence at sea.
The pirate was captured for attacking merchant ships.
- (v.) To commit piracy; to rob or illegally copy something, especially intellectual property.
The company accused competitors of pirating their software.
Forms
- pirates
- pirated
- pirating
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, differentiate between piracy as a crime at sea and unauthorized use of intellectual property, both termed 'piracy' but distinct in law.
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