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Vocabulary Entry
piracy
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of illegally copying or distributing copyrighted material.
Example Sentences
"The rise of online piracy has affected many industries."
"He was charged with piracy for distributing unlicensed software."
"Efforts to combat piracy are becoming increasingly important."
V
verb
To illegally copy or distribute copyrighted material.
Example Sentences
"Many people pirate movies without realizing the legal consequences."
"She was accused of pirating music tracks for her website."
"It's illegal to pirate software for personal or commercial use."