plagiarism

plagiarism
noun /ˈpleɪʤəˌɹɪzm/
a) The act of plagiarizing: the copying of another persons ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as ones own, especially without permission.

Though plagiarism in and of itself is not illegal, it is usually frowned upon; and many cases of plagiarism involve illegal copyright violation.

b) Text or other work resulting from this act.

The novel contained many instances of plagiarism; in fact, some entire passages were lifted verbatim from other novelists work.


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  • plagiarism — [[t]ple͟ɪʤərɪzəm[/t]] plagiarisms 1) N UNCOUNT Plagiarism is the practice of using or copying someone else s idea or work and pretending that you thought of it or created it. Now he s in real trouble. He s accused of plagiarism. Derived words:… …   English dictionary

  • plagiarism — UK [ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪz(ə)m] / US [ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm] noun Word forms plagiarism : singular plagiarism plural plagiarisms 1) [uncountable] the process of taking another person s work, ideas, or words, and using them as if they were your own. Someone who… …   English dictionary

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