Canadian English Meaning of piracy

piracy

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Definitions and Meaning of piracy in English

Wordnet

piracy (n)

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

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

Webster

piracy (n.)

The act or crime of a pirate.

Robbery on the high seas; the taking of property from others on the open sea by open violence; without lawful authority, and with intent to steal; -- a crime answering to robbery on land.

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piracy

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, the act of plagiarizing

piracy,raiding,looting,depredation,despoiling,marauding,pillaging,plunder,plundering,privateering

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piracies => piracy, piquing => piquing, piquet => piquet, piqueria => Picker, piqueer => pique,