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Piraterie — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • buccaneering adj bold, reckless and unscrupulous
  • piracy noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
  • shanzhai noun The imitation and trademark infringing of brands and goods of usually poor quality, particularly electronics made in China.

Senses

Piraterie is used for these senses in English:

  • buccaneering robbery on the high seas; piracy
  • piracy (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.
  • shanzhai The imitation and trademark infringing of brands and goods of usually poor quality, particularly electronics made in China.

piracy — full definition

  1. noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
  2. noun The unauthorized copying or distribution of material protected by copyright.

Related German words