<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own, as by not crediting the original author.</li><li>A piece of writing or other work reflecting such unauthorized use or imitation.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>Cribbing</li><li>Borrowing</li><li>Theft</li><li>Piracy</li><li>Infringement</li><li>Appropriation</li></ul>