piracy
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English[edit]
The flag of Edward England, a well-known symbol of piracy
Noun[edit]
piracy (countable and uncountable; plural piracies)
- (nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
- A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
- The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law (e.g. copying software unlawfully).
- The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.
Synonyms[edit]
- (breaking intellectual property law by making unauthorized copies): bootlegging, file sharing
Translations[edit]
robbery at sea
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hijacking
unauthorized duplication
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unlicensed broadcasting
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