copyright piracy

copyright piracy
copyright piracy UK US noun [U] LAW
the illegal activity of copying and selling a book, film, music, etc. for which you do not own the copyright: »

Measures are being taken to stamp out widespread copyright piracy.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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