plagiarism
/ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪzəm/ noun C1- Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing. · Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.· Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.
- Text or other work resulting from this act. · The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.
- The instance of plagiarism.
Plural plagiarisms
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