patchwork plagiarism

noun

A form of plagiarism in which portions of multiple texts are copied and assembled together with minor changes.

Meanings

nounpatchwork plagiarism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of plagiarism in which portions of multiple texts are copied and assembled together with minor changes.
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