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piracy

noun

ˈpī-rə-sē

Definition of piracy

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the act or pursuit of robbing ships at sea many countries have harsh penalties for piracy now

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Recent Examples of piracy This has helped fuel piracy networks that restream matches over the internet, with many charging annual subscriptions of just $50. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 In other words, the industry has long treated sound as important enough to sabotage strategically when combatting piracy. — Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Warships may board vessels suspected of piracy, slave trading, statelessness or false flagging. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 After that, the Memorandum of Understanding invites Iran to commit piracy by charging ships to transit the strait. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for piracy

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No drugs were found, but Simpson’s home address had also come up during the investigation as one potentially linked to the purchase of satellite TV pirating equipment.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
But, the pirating is essentially stopped.

— Isabella Murray, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026

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The museum’s Apollo Gallery is open to the public for the first time since the infamous daytime jewelry robbery last October, in which thieves snagged around $102 million worth of crown jewels and other treasures.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
Civilian Response Unit Specialist and Marine Corps veteran Edward Zapata was shot in the eye while responding to a robbery call.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

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