piracy
//ˈpaɪ.rə.si//
Noun
piracySingular
piraciesPlural
1
The practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea.
Piracy was a serious threat to merchant ships in the 18th century.
2
The unauthorized reproduction or use of copyrighted material, such as software, music, or films.
Software piracy costs the industry billions of dollars every year.