Piracy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpaɪrəsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word piracy
Brit.  |ˈpaɪrəsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word piracy

noun

- hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
air piracy
- the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own (syn: plagiarism)

Extra examples

...many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now...

Piracy in Britain is more a game for enthusiasts than a serious business.

...the mutineers were captured after they turned to piracy on the open seas...

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