Piracy

Noun

Definitions

1.NounRobbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

"How should the international community respond to Somali piracy?"

2.NounA similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.

3.NounThe unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.

"Some video game consoles use specially designed cartridges to make software piracy more difficult."

4.NounThe operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

5.NounKleptoparasitism.

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