plagiarism
Translation
plagiarism
Examples
The student was accused of plagiarism.
The student was accused of plagiarism.
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense.
Plagiarism is a serious academic offence.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) the act of taking another person's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: copying, infringement, piracy
Etymology
From Latin 'plagiarius', meaning 'kidnapper'. It refers to 'kidnapping' someone else's ideas.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'theft' of intellectual property, a serious academic crime.