Booklegging

//ˈbʊk.lɛɡ.ɪŋ// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
The illicit publication and distribution of banned books. uncountable
"I should like to suggest another term–booklegging."

Example

"I should like to suggest another term–booklegging."

Etymology

Blend of book + bootlegging, by analogy with bootlegging.

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