self-plagiarism

[ self--pley-juh-riz-uhm, ‐jee-uh-riz‐ ]

noun

1. an act or instance of reusing ideas, passages, etc., from one’s previous work in another work and not referencing the original content; plagiarism of oneself:

   This article examines the legal and ethical aspects of self-plagiarism and fair use.

Other Words From

• self-pla·gia·rize verb (used without object) ized izing

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-plagiarism¹

First recorded in 1875–80; self- ( def ) + plagiarism ( def )

Example Sentences

This self-plagiarism sometimes worries us, as we are worried by a man whose conversation runs in ruts.

From Project Gutenberg

The Spanish artist is, consequently, accused of want of genius and self-plagiarism.

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