piracy
piracy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, piracy is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpiracy
- Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
Synonyms: pirateship
Example: "How should the international community respond to Somali piracy?"
- A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
- The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
Example: "Some video game consoles use specially designed cartridges to make software piracy more difficult."
- The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.
- Kleptoparasitism.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.