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piracy vs copyright infringement

copyright infringement vs piracy

piracy and copyright infringement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
piracy Yes No No No
copyright infringement Yes No No No
As nouns, copyright infringement is a hypernym of piracy; that is, copyright infringement is a word with a broader meaning than piracy:
  • piracy: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
  • copyright infringement: a violation of the rights secured by a copyright
Other hypernyms of piracy include infringement of copyright.
piracy (noun) copyright infringement (noun)
hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it a violation of the rights secured by a copyright
the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
Difference between piracy and copyright infringement

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