pirateware

English

Etymology

pirate +‎ -ware

Noun

pirateware (uncountable)

  1. (computing) Pirated software.
    • 1992, Peter Norton, Judi N. Fernandez, Ruth Ashley, Peter Norton's Advanced DOS 5 Guide, page 270:
      Viruses may creep into your system if you download files from a bulletin board or communications service or if you install freeware, shareware, pirateware, or some other type of alternative software.
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