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piracy
Definition:
(nou) 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 (nou) the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpaɪərəsi
Examples:
The problem of piracy is pervasive in Egypt.
They also controlled the piracy of the region.
In the 12th century, there was intensification of Slavic piracy.
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