Piracy

Full definition of piracy

Noun

1. (nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.How shoud the international community respond to Somali piracy?
2. A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
3. The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law (e.g. copying software unlawfully).
4. The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

Synonyms

• (breaking intellectual property law by making unauthorized copies) bootlegging, file sharing