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the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea, often for financial gain
- Piracy was common in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
- The government increased patrols to combat piracy along the coast.
- Piracy in certain waters has become a major concern for international shipping.
- Modern piracy includes hijacking ships for ransom.
- The crew was trained to defend against piracy while traveling through dangerous waters.
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unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books
- Online piracy involves the illegal downloading or streaming of copyrighted movies, music, and software from the internet.
- Software piracy occurs when individuals or businesses use unlicensed copies of software without paying for proper licenses.
- Piracy of e-books involves the unauthorized distribution of digital books without the author's or publisher's consent.
- Movie studios and production companies suffer financial losses due to piracy, affecting their ability to fund future projects.
- Piracy of digital content poses a significant challenge to the entertainment industry's efforts to protect intellectual property rights.
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