Is plagiarism a crime?
Yes, plagiarism is a crime. It is a form of intellectual property theft and a severe offense in many countries. Plagiarism is taking someone else's work or ideas and presenting them as your own without proper attribution. This can include copying the exact words and phrases from a source without citing it, paraphrasing someone else's work without acknowledgment, or claiming authorship of a piece without the proper copyright or attribution. Plagiarism is illegal and can attract hefty fines and also some jail time for those guilty. In addition, it can also lead to career and reputational damage.
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