antipiracy

American  

[an-tahy-pahy-ruh-see, an-tee-pahy-ruh-see] / ˌæn taɪˈpaɪ rə si, ˌæn tiˈpaɪ rə si /

adjective

1. acting to oppose, limit, or combat piracy.

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Example Sentences

Coordinated international action, such as antipiracy naval operations, was successful in countering pirates, with attacks in the last decade sporadic if not dormant—but analysts have noted an uptick since October 2025.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The illegal streaming giant was terminated in Egypt after a sting operation, according to the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, one of the country’s largest antipiracy coalitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Progress has already been made: The Motion Picture Association’s antipiracy campaign reduced the number of illegal websites and streaming services in North America from 1,400 in 2019 to just 200 currently, according to Variety.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2022

Since its inception in 1983, the company has been a major player in antipiracy debates over copyright protection.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2019

Chinese officials play down the significance of the base, saying it will largely support antipiracy operations that have helped quell the threat to international shipping once posed by marauding Somalis.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2017