piracy

n. the crime of attacking ships at sea to steal goods or take control of the vessel.

n. the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; legally, it involves unauthorized acts of violence or detention on the high seas.

“The navy was sent to the coast to protect merchant ships from piracy.”

“International maritime law provides a framework for prosecuting piracy, which remains a significant threat to global trade routes in certain regions.”

n. the act of illegally copying and selling books, films, music, or computer programs.

n. the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted or patented material, especially for commercial gain.

“Software piracy costs the technology industry billions of dollars every year.”

“The studio implemented advanced digital rights management to combat the rampant piracy that typically follows a major film release.”

n. running a radio or TV station without a legal license.

n. the operation of an unlicensed radio or television station, often broadcasting from international waters to bypass national regulations.

“In the 1960s, radio piracy was common as DJs broadcast from ships.”

“The government cracked down on radio piracy by introducing stricter licensing laws and seizing illegal transmitters.”

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