plagiarism
nounUK /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/
US /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/
Using someone else's words or ideas and pretending they are your own.
The teacher caught him committing plagiarism when his essay matched an article online.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of passing off another's artistic work as your own.
The songwriter was accused of plagiarism for using a melody from an old folk song.
3. Literary theft, especially of passages from an author.
The novel was withdrawn after charges of plagiarism against the author.
4. In academic settings, presenting someone else's research without credit.
Universities treat plagiarism as a serious offense that can lead to expulsion.