piracy

• Nom désignant l'acte de s'emparer d'un navire ou d'un aéronef, ainsi que l'utilisation ou la reproduction non autorisée d'une œuvre d'autrui, telle qu'une idée ou un contenu créatif.

A noun referring to the act of hijacking a ship or aircraft, or the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work, such as ideas or creative content.

indénombrable

1. Robbery at seaB2formal

   The act of attacking and robbing ships at sea, or hijacking an aircraft.

   Piraterie maritime

   • The crew fought off a piracy attempt near the coast.
   • Modern piracy still threatens shipping lanes in some regions.
   • International laws are in place to combat piracy on the high seas.

   Synonymesbuccaneering

2. Unauthorized copyingB2formal

   The unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else's work, such as software, music, or films.

   piraterie (copie illicite)

   • Software piracy costs the industry billions of dollars each year.
   • The company sued the website for music piracy.
   • Piracy of digital content is a major concern for creators.

   Synonymesbootleggingcopyright infringementtheft

   Antonymesauthorizationpermission