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bootlegging
This term carries a strong association with clandestine activity and the evasion of authority. While it originally evoked images of hidden flasks in boots and rural moonshine stills, it has evolved to encompass the digital piracy of intellectual property. It suggests a shadow economy where the value is derived from the illegality and exclusivity of the source.
As a noun, the word functions as a mass noun describing the general activity or industry of illegal trade. It does not typically take a plural form because it refers to the concept of the illicit practice rather than individual instances of smuggling.
Meanings
The illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of goods, especially alcohol or tobacco, to avoid paying taxes or government regulations.
The government cracked down on bootlegging during the Prohibition era.
Examples
Bootlegging became a massive industry during the Prohibition era.
He was arrested for bootlegging moonshine in the mountains.
Stop bootlegging those concert recordings and just buy the album.
The gang made a fortune through bootlegging illegal spirits.
I wonder if they are still bootlegging software in that district.
The police raided the warehouse to stop the bootlegging operation.
Bootlegging live albums was common before digital streaming existed.
They were caught bootlegging cigarettes across the border.