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Define software piracy?

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Software piracy is defined as the unauthorized or unlawful usage, loading, copying, duplication or distribution of software.

G.C. Hutson, Chief Executive and Senior Partner
Sadien Intellectual Property, Inc.
http://www.Sadien.com

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