plagiarism

Definition of "plagiarism"
  1. The unethical act of using someone else's unique expressions or creative thoughts as if they were one's own, potentially breaking the law if copyrighted material is involved
How to use "plagiarism" in a sentence
  1. The student was expelled for committing plagiarism on his final project.
  2. Plagiarism in scientific research can severely damage the plagiarist's reputation.
  3. In the world of journalism, plagiarism is considered a serious ethical breach.

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