Definition of "freebooting" in English

noun

1. To pilage or plunder; piracy

2. (computing) Software piracy, or stealing or unauthorized rehosting of digital content.

   • Oh those freebooters taking our videos! I'm sick of it. Freebooting, you know, it's a serious issue!

adjective

1. Engaged in piracy or plunder

verb

1. present participle and gerund of freeboot