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English noun: piracy

1. piracy (act) 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


SamplesAir piracy.


Synonymsbuccaneering


Broader (hypernym)highjacking, hijacking

2. piracy (act) the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own


Synonymsplagiarisation, plagiarism, plagiarization


Broader (hypernym)copyright infringement, infringement of copyright









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