Plagiarism
/ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper acknowledgment, presenting them as one's own.
The student was accused of plagiarism for copying parts of the essay.
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Commentary
Use precise attribution to avoid plagiarism claims; clear citation is essential in legal and academic contexts.
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