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Piracy
01
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
02
unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books
piracy
n
Example
Piracy of e-books involves the unauthorized distribution of digital books without the author's or publisher's consent.
Piracy of digital content poses a significant challenge to the entertainment industry's efforts to protect intellectual property rights.
Online piracy websites facilitate the looting of movies and music by offering illegal downloads to users.
In the 18th century, piracy was a crime punishable by death, and many pirates were hanged at sea as a deterrent to others.
Software piracy occurs when individuals or businesses use unlicensed copies of software without paying for proper licenses.
