Copy illegally: meaning, definitions and examples

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copy illegally

 

[ ˈkɒpi ɪˈliːɡəli ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criminal activity

To copy illegally means to reproduce or duplicate something without proper authorization or permission, often resulting in copyright infringement.

Synonyms

infringe, pirate, plagiarize.

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Word Description / Examples
copy illegally

Commonly used to describe the unauthorized replication of digital or physical content without permission.

  • They were caught trying to copy illegally the latest software release
pirate

Often used informally to refer to the unauthorized downloading or distribution of digital media such as movies, music, or software. It usually carries a negative connotation.

  • Many people were pirating movies from that website before it got shut down
plagiarize

Mainly used in academic or creative contexts where someone copies another person's work and presents it as their own. It's considered highly unethical.

  • The student was expelled for plagiarizing a research paper from an online source
infringe

Typically used in legal contexts to indicate a violation of someone's rights or intellectual property.

  • The company was sued for infringing on the patent held by a smaller firm

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for copying illegally the latest blockbuster movie and distributing it online.
  • Piracy websites are known for allowing users to copy illegally music and movies.

Translations

Translations of the word "copy illegally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 copiar ilegalmente

🇮🇳 अवैध रूप से कॉपी करना

🇩🇪 illegal kopieren

🇮🇩 menyalin secara ilegal

🇺🇦 копіювати незаконно

🇵🇱 kopiować nielegalnie

🇯🇵 不正にコピーする

🇫🇷 copier illégalement

🇪🇸 copiar ilegalmente

🇹🇷 yasadışı kopyalamak

🇰🇷 불법 복사하다

🇸🇦 نسخ بشكل غير قانوني

🇨🇿 nelegálně kopírovat

🇸🇰 nelegálne kopírovať

🇨🇳 非法复制

🇸🇮 nezakonito kopirati

🇮🇸 afrita ólöglega

🇰🇿 заңсыз көшіру

🇬🇪 უკანონოდ კოპირება

🇦🇿 qanunsuz surət çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 copiar ilegalmente

Etymology

The concept of copying illegally has existed for centuries, but with the advancements in technology, the ease of copying and distributing copyrighted materials has increased significantly. This has led to a rise in piracy and copyright infringement cases worldwide, prompting legal actions and debates on intellectual property rights.