Plagiarism

/ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Commentary

Use precise attribution to avoid plagiarism claims; clear citation is essential in legal and academic contexts.

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