piracy

noun5

1. •
   Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

   • How should the international community respond to Somali piracy?
2. •
   The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.

   • Some video game consoles use specially designed cartridges to make software piracy more difficult.
3. •
   A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
4. •
   The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.
5. •
   Kleptoparasitism.