1. (

• piracy ,
• buccaneering

) hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it; "air piracy" ;

2. (

• plagiarism ,
• plagiarization ,
• plagiarisation ,
• piracy ,

) the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own ;