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piracy

noun

The act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

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Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈpaɪɹəsi

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noun

  1. The act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

noun

  1. 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

    “Air piracy”

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Air piracy

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