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piracy

/ˈpaɪrəsi/ /ˈpaɪərəsi/
noun
GeneralCriminal Law
  1. 1 korsanlık

Definition (English)

The act of robbing ships at sea.

Example Sentences

  1. Piracy is a serious threat to shipping.
    Korsanlık deniz taşımacılığı için ciddi bir tehdittir.
GeneralMaritime
  1. 1 deniz haydutluğu

Definition (English)

Illegal violence or detention on the seas.

Example Sentences

  1. International efforts combat piracy.
    Uluslararası çabalar korsanlıkla mücadele ediyor.

Synonyms

sea robberymaritime robberysea theftpiratingprivateering

Antonyms

lawfulnesslegalitysecuritysafetyprotection

Collocations

combat piracypiracy attackpiracy at seapiracy threatpiracy incidentpiracy prevention

Related Words

pirateshipseamaritime lawnavyhijacking