Piraterie — meaning in English
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English meaning
- buccaneering adj Daring and careless of risk, with no regard for what is right.
- piracy noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
- shanzhai noun (informal) The copying of well-known brands to make cheap fake goods, especially electronics from 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
- noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
- noun The unauthorized copying or distribution of material protected by copyright.
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