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Piracy

/pˈaɪrəsi/
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(noun) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

Movie theaters are losing more and more revenue due to internet piracy.
SOPA is an acronym for the Stop Online Piracy Act.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The film studio lost millions due to online ____ of its latest blockbuster release.

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