Piracy Definition

pīrə-sē
piracies
noun
piracies
Robbery of ships on the high seas.
Webster's New World
The unauthorized publication, reproduction, or use of a copyrighted or patented work.
Webster's New World
The hijacking of an airplane.
Air piracy.
American Heritage
Copyright or patent infringement.
Software piracy.
American Heritage
The illegal recording, transmission, or reception of radio or TV broadcasts.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Piracy

Noun

Singular:
piracy
Plural:
piracies

Origin of Piracy

  • Medieval Latin pīrātia from Late Greek peirāteia from Greek peirātēs pirate pirate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Piracy Sentence Examples

  • It had a reputation for piracy at various times in its history.

  • Formerly piracy was common.

  • This can run into a lot of legal issues due to the high potential for piracy.

  • Whether from hostile forays or from piracy, any Greek was exposed to the risk of enslavement.

  • Many fled to Africa, where the more spirited among them took to piracy at Algiers and other ports.

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Words Starting With

PPIPIR

Words Ending With

YCYACY

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Words Starting With P and Ending With Y

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With Y