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pirated

ADJECTIVE

bootleg

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contraband illicit smuggled unauthorized

STRONG

bootlegged

WEAK

black-market under-the-counter unlawful unofficial unsanctioned

Antonyms

STRONGEST

legal permitted

ADJECTIVE

unauthorized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

illegal illegitimate unapproved unconstitutional unjustified unlawful unofficial unwarranted wrongful

WEAK

crooked dirty no-no off base out of bounds out of line over the line shady under-the-table unsanctioned wildcat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

authorized ethical good justifiable lawful legal legitimate moral reasonable right warranted

WEAK

allowable official permitted

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Anthropic recently agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to settle a copyright-infringement lawsuit over its use of pirated books to train its models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Variety called it "the biggest TV surprise" of 2025, and the show has even reportedly drawn a massive audience in China, where fans are watching pirated episodes.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Imagine losing internet access because someone in your household downloaded pirated music.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2025

Anthropic later purchased the books it initially pirated.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

On board the ship, the speakers are playing an electronic track pirated from an unreleased Frankie Dena album.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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