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piracy
[pahy-ruh-see]
noun
plural
piraciespractice 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
- antipiracy noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of piracy1
Example Sentences
"But piracy is piracy, and the fact that it's done by an AI company does not make it any less infringing," he said.
“But piracy is piracy, and the fact that it’s done by an AI company does not make it any less infringing.”
Gareth Sutcliffe and Ollie Meir, who authored the research, described the Amazon Fire Stick - which they argue is the device many people use to access illegal streams - as "a piracy enabler".
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.
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