Definition of PIRACY

piracy

Meanings

Plural: piracies

Noun

  • hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it
    • "air piracy"
  • the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
  • Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
  • A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
  • The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
  • The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.
  • Kleptoparasitism.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin pīrātia, from Classical Latin pīrāta + ia, or Ancient Greek πειρατεία (peirateía).

Scrabble Score: 13

piracy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
piracy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
piracy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

piracy is a valid Words With Friends word