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piracy
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piracy
(noun)
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piracy
/
ˈ
paɪrəsi/
noun
piracy
/
ˈ
paɪrəsi/
noun
Learner's definition of PIRACY
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1
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the act of attacking and stealing from a ship at sea
piracy
on the high seas
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the act of illegally copying someone's product or invention without permission
software/music/video
piracy
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the act of illegally making television or radio broadcasts
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piracy
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