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Plagiarism

Definition:

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without giving proper credit, thereby presenting it as one's own.

Senses:

1. Noun

   Sense 1:

   The act or practice of plagiarizing.

   Sample Sentence:

   His academic career was tarnished by allegations of plagiarism.

Usages:

• Popular Usage

  In popular usage, plagiarism refers to the unauthorized or improper use of someone else's work.

  Sample Sentence:

  Plagiarism is commonly considered a serious offense in the academic community.

• Local Usage

  In local usage, plagiarism may specifically refer to the act of copying and presenting someone else's work as original without proper attribution in a particular community or context.

  Sample Sentence:

  Plagiarism is not tolerated in our local writing club as it undermines individual creativity.

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