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piracy
[ pahy-ruh-see ]
noun
- practice of a pirate; robbery or illegal violence at sea.
- the unauthorized reproduction or use of a copyrighted book, recording, television program, patented invention, trademarked product, etc.:
The record industry is beset with piracy.
- Also called stream capture. Geology. diversion of the upper part of one stream by the headward growth of another.
piracy
/ ˈ貹ɪəɪ /
noun
- robbery on the seas within admiralty jurisdiction
- a felony, such as robbery or hijacking, committed aboard a ship or aircraft
- the unauthorized use or appropriation of patented or copyrighted material, ideas, etc
Other Word Forms
- t·辱۲· noun plural antipiracies adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of piracy1
Example Sentences
The semi-autobiographical story of Egyptian American comedian, actor and director Youssef is at the center of this period comedy where Michael Jordan, music piracy and Britney Spears still dominate the news.
Such was the buzz that organizers pulled it from the festival’s streaming platforms over piracy concerns.
The president wrote that the Houthis' "piracy, violence, and terrorism" had cost "billions" and put lives at risk.
Ships may choose to turn off their tracking signal for legitimate reasons - such as when navigating high-risk piracy zones.
"Illegal fishing exists in all seas, and piracy can occur anywhere. Progress is being made gradually," he tells the BBC.
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