Piracy - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpaɪrəsɪ|
Brit.
|ˈpaɪrəsɪ|
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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