English · Culture & Society
plagiarism
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.rɪ.zəm/
[/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.rɪ.zəm/]
copying others' work
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words or ideas as your own without giving credit. It is a serious offence in academic work.
Example
Always cite your sources to avoid plagiarism.
Always cite your sources to avoid plagiarism.
Etymology
From Latin 'plagiarius' meaning a kidnapper.
How & Where It’s Used
A key academic-integrity concept warned about in essays.