Definition of piracy

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • piracy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • piracy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • piracy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of piracy


  • 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 (noun)

    Examples

    1. air piracy

    Synonyms

    1. buccaneering
  • the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. plagiarisation
    2. plagiarism
    3. plagiarization

See definition of piracy in Merriam Webster