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Plagiarism

//ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪzəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing. uncountable

    "Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon."

  2. 2
    the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own wordnet
  3. 3
    Text or other work resulting from this act. uncountable

    "The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim."

  4. 4
    a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work wordnet
  5. 5
    The instance of plagiarism. countable

Etymology

From plagiary + -ism.

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