piracy
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rə noun, plural pi·ra·cies.
1.
practice of a pirate; robbery or illegal violence at sea.
2.
the unauthorized reproduction or use of a copyrighted book, recording, television program, patented invention, trademarked product, etc.: The record industry is beset with piracy.
3.
Also called stream capture. Geology. diversion of the upper part of one stream by the headward growth of another.
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piracy (ˈpaɪrəsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | (Brit) robbery on the seas within admiralty jurisdiction |
| 2. | a felony, such as robbery or hijacking, committed aboard a ship or aircraft |
| 3. | the unauthorized use or appropriation of patented or copyrighted material, ideas, etc |
| [C16: from Anglo-Latin pirātia, from Late Greek peirāteia; see | |
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Example sentences
Some musicians try to halt online piracy by turning to lawyers.
And there is always the threat that online piracy might take off.
Piracy isn't driven by the media, it drives the media.
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