1. illegally copied or distributed without permission
Usage: often refers to digital media or software

1. past tense of pirate: to illegally copy or distribute copyrighted material
Usage: computing; media
2. past tense of pirate: to attack and rob ships at sea
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The company lost millions due to pirated software.
• He was caught with pirated movies on his computer.
• The pirated version of the game had many bugs.
• She refused to buy pirated DVDs from street vendors.
• The merchant ship was pirated by buccaneers in 1692.
• They pirated the latest album before its official release.
• Pirated textbooks are sold at much lower prices.