Piracy

/pˈa‍ɪ‍əɹəsˌi/

/ˈpaɪɹəsi/

Piracy

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

the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

Examples

1. The fishermen turned to piracy.

2. Piracy was more than a bit of a bad old boy's club.

3. And so piracy flourished.

4. Online piracy is costing the US film industry, $20 billion a year.