piracy
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: piracies
Sense 1
Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “piracy” mean?
Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
Is “piracy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.