plagiarism

noun3

1. •
   Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

   • Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.
   • Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.
2. •
   The instance of plagiarism.
3. •
   Text or other work resulting from this act.

   • The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.