Definition of "piracy" in Englisch

noun

1. (crime, 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 should 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.

   • Some video game consoles use specially designed cartridges to make software piracy more difficult.

4. The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

5. (ornithology) Kleptoparasitism.