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piracy in Malay

perlanunan

/ˈpaɪɹəsi/

piracy in Malay: perlanunan. In English, piracy means robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

Malay words for piracy

robbery at sea
perlanunan

English meaning of piracy

  1. noun Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
  2. noun A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
  3. noun The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
  4. noun The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

Full definition of piracy

piracy in a sentence

  • How should the international community respond to Somali piracy?
  • Some video game consoles use specially designed cartridges to make software piracy more difficult.

Synonyms of piracy

piracy in other languages

Questions about piracy in Malay

What is the meaning of piracy in Malay?
Piracy in Malay is perlanunan.
Apakah maksud piracy dalam bahasa Melayu?
Piracy: perlanunan.
What does piracy mean in English?
Piracy means robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

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