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

After an eight-year effort, a major pirated movie and TV series streaming operation based in Vietnam has been shut down, according to a global antipiracy group.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

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

“The reports speak for themselves,” said Cameron Andrews, the executive responsible for coordinating beIN’s antipiracy operation.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2018