plagiarism plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒɝˌɪzəm/

noun

1. The act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own  ( piracy , plagiarisation [British] , plagiarism , plagiarization )
   the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
   
   
2. A piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work  ( plagiarism )
   a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work