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Piracy
01
the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea, often for financial gain
Example
Piracy was common in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
The government increased patrols to combat piracy along the coast.
02
unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books
Example
Online piracy involves the illegal downloading or streaming of copyrighted movies, music, and software from the internet.
Software piracy occurs when individuals or businesses use unlicensed copies of software without paying for proper licenses.
