plagiarism

(noun)

noun

1. a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work

Definition categories: communication, writing

2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

Similar word(s): piracy

Definition categories: act

Sentences with plagiarism as a noun:

- Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.

- Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.

- The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.