Meaning
piracy
- the unauthorized copying, reproduction, or use of copyrighted materials
- the robbery or hijacking of ships at sea
In a sentence
La pirateria digitale causa ingenti perdite economiche al settore cinematografico.
Digital piracy causes huge economic losses to the film industry.
Il governo ha approvato nuove misure severe per contrastare la pirateria online.
The government approved strict new measures to combat online piracy.
Quali strumenti usate per proteggere il vostro software dalla pirateria?
What tools do you use to protect your software from piracy?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pirateria | feminine · singular |
| piraterie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern Italian, it most often refers to intellectual property theft and illegal digital downloads.