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piracy in Dutch

piracy in Dutch is kaping, piraterij, zeeroverij — piracy means robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.

piracy in Dutch

kaping
noun
(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.
piraterij
noun
(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.
zeeroverij
noun
(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.
kaping
noun
A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
piraterij
noun
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
etherpiraterij
noun
The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.
piraterij
noun
The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.
zendpiraterij
noun
The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

What does "piracy" mean?

  1. noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
    "The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy."
  2. noun The unauthorized copying or distribution of material protected by copyright.
    "The studio blamed falling DVD sales on online piracy."
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piracy in a sentence

  • The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy.
  • The studio blamed falling DVD sales on online piracy.
  • Software piracy costs developers billions each year.

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What is "piracy" in Dutch?

"piracy" in Dutch is kaping, piraterij, zeeroverij. piracy means: Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.

How do you use "piracy" in a sentence?

Example: "The cargo ship altered course to avoid waters known for piracy." In Dutch, "piracy" is kaping, piraterij, zeeroverij.

Are there other ways to say "piracy" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "piracy": kaping, piraterij, zeeroverij, etherpiraterij, zendpiraterij.

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