piracy
nounfeminine/piɾɐˈtaɾjɐ/medium
pi·ra·ta·ri·a
Definitions
-2The unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material.
Software piracy is a global issue.
The film industry loses billions to piracy every year.
Common collocations
digital piracymusic piracyanti-piracy measures
-1The practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
Piracy was rampant in the Caribbean during the golden age.
Modern piracy still occurs off the coast of Somalia.
Common collocations
maritime piracycombat piracyacts of piracy
1Illegal activity involving the unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted works (like software, music, films) or the robbery of ships at sea.
Software piracy causes huge losses to the industry.
Piracy in the 17th century was a constant threat to maritime trade.
Etymology
Do latim 'pirata' (pirata) + sufixo '-aria'. Por sua vez, do grego 'peiratēs'.