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    plagiarize

    plagiarize - Dictionary definition and meaning for word plagiarize

    Definition
    (verb) take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property
    Synonyms : lift , plagiarise
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for plagiarize

Plug(plag) the idea(ia) that arise (ize)from others.

divide it like pla(plan)+gi+arize(arise)...so a plan arises in your mind to steal your friend's notes and show it to your lecturer.

basically it is derived from Latin plagiare which means to kidnap, to wound..to claim ....kidnap means steal..so STEALING OR KIDNAPPING SOMEONE'S IDEA.

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