piracy
Definition 1
Copyright: Unauthorized reproduction of an intellectual property in infringement of copyright law. Twenty percent of software used in the world is said to be pirated ('softlifted').
Definition 2
Marine insurance: Risk of revolt and plunder by a ships crew or passengers, or other criminal violence committed at sea. Piracy is normally covered in standard marine policies.
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