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Definition piracy in British English

piracy noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈpaɪrəsi/
1

the crime of making and selling illegal copies of computer programs, books, videos, or CDs

Example

The authorities have recently cracked down on software piracy.

Synonyms and related words
the black economy black market bribery
Synonyms and related words
the black economy black market bribery
3

the crime of stealing things from ships while they are sailing

Synonyms and related words
break-in breaking and entering burglary
Definition piracy in British English