plagiary
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pla·gia·ry

noun \ˈplā-jē-ˌer-ē, -jə-rē\
plural pla·gia·ries

Definition of PLAGIARY

1
archaic : one that plagiarizes

Origin of PLAGIARY

Latin plagiarius, literally, kidnapper, from plagium netting of game, kidnapping, from plaga net, trap
First Known Use: 1601

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