piracy

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 100785181)
    "air piracy"
    is a type of: highjacking, hijacking - robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
    same as: buccaneering
  2. The act of plagiarizing;
    Taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own (synset 100751748)
    is a type of: copyright infringement, infringement of copyright - a violation of the rights secured by a copyright
    same as: plagiarisation, plagiarism, plagiarization

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