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Definition plagiarism in British English

plagiarism noun

noun
/ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪz(ə)m/
1

the process of taking another person's work, ideas, or words, and using them as if they were your own. Someone who does this is called a plagiarist

Example

Evidence of plagiarism has been found in his latest book.

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2

an idea, story, words, or music that you use in your work without explaining that you took them from someone else

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Definition plagiarism in British English