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Meaning of pirated

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pirated

verb

Definitions

  1. To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.

    Example: They pirated the tanker and sailed to a port where they could sell the ship and cargo.

  2. (intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of

  3. (intellectual property) To knowingly obtain an unauthorized copy of

    Example: Not willing to pay full price for the computer game, Heidi pirated a copy.

  4. To engage in piracy.

    Example: He pirated in the Atlantic for years before becoming a privateer for the Queen.