海賊 — meaning in English

English meaning

• piracy noun Robbery or hijacking committed at sea against a ship not under the attacker's control.
• pirate noun Someone who attacks and robs ships at sea.

Senses

海賊 is used for these senses in English:

• 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.

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.

pirate — full definition

1. noun Someone who attacks and robs ships at sea.
2. noun Someone who illegally copies or distributes copyrighted material.
3. verb To copy or distribute copyrighted material without permission.

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