pirated copy

Frequency: 8.515.1 per million words

A general term for an illegally duplicated item, such as a book, film, or software.

piratedADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

copy

Examples (10)

  • Downloading a pirated copy of the movie is illegal.
  • The store was raided for selling pirated copies of software.
  • He bought a cheap pirated copy of the textbook online.
  • Distributing a pirated copy can lead to severe penalties.
  • Many artists lose income due to people sharing pirated copies of their work.
  • Be careful when buying DVDs; it might be a pirated copy.
  • The gaming community often debates the ethics of playing a pirated copy.
  • They discovered a warehouse full of pirated copies of luxury goods.
  • Using a pirated copy of the operating system can expose your computer to risks.
  • The new anti-piracy measures aim to reduce the availability of pirated copies.