illegal copy

Frequency: 5.54.5 per million words
copyADJECTIVE + copy (from noun sense 2: book, newspaper, etc.)

Categories:

illegal

Examples (10)

  • Downloading an illegal copy of the software can expose your computer to malware.
  • The authorities cracked down on websites distributing an illegal copy of the new film.
  • He was caught selling an illegal copy of a popular video game and faced a hefty fine.
  • Sharing an illegal copy of an e-book undermines the author's ability to earn a living.
  • The company discovered that an employee had installed an illegal copy of a licensed program on a work computer.
  • Possession of an illegal copy of copyrighted material is a serious offense in many countries.
  • Despite the risks, many users are still tempted to download an illegal copy of the album.
  • The investigators traced the source of the illegal copy back to a single server.
  • You can report a website for hosting an illegal copy of a TV show.
  • Her first novel was so popular that an illegal copy appeared online within days of its release.