piracy in Latin
piracy in Latin is pīrātica — piracy means robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
piracy in Latin
pīrātica
(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.
What does "piracy" mean?
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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."
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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 Latin?
"piracy" in Latin is pīrātica. 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 Latin, "piracy" is pīrātica.
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