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pi·ra·cy
 piracy
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- pronunciation:
- paI
r
si
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
piracies |
definition 1: |
robbery or attack at sea.
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definition 2: |
the act of breaking the law or doing wrong by copying or using another's writing, music, or ideas.
Those singers say that another group practiced piracy by copying their songs. |
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