pyracy

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A form of piracy — Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.

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Meanings

nounpyracy (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete spelling of piracy.
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APA

pyracy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pyracy

MLA

“pyracy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pyracy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pyracy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pyracy.

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