air piracy

Definitions of "air piracy"
  1. The act of unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, typically while it is in flight
  2. The commission of a serious crime that involves taking over or commandeering an aircraft
How to use "air piracy" in a sentence
  1. The strict implementation of security measures at airports helps deter potential air piracy.
  2. The special forces trained to deal with any potential incidents of air piracy.
  3. The quick thinking of the airplane crew prevented the attempted air piracy.

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