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[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French or [[Latin]]; Middle French, from Latin ''pirata'', from [[Greek]] ''peiratēs'', from ''peiran'' to attempt | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French or [[Latin]]; Middle French, from Latin ''pirata'', from [[Greek]] ''peiratēs'', from ''peiran'' to attempt | ||
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The [[English]] "pirate" is derived from the [[Latin]] term ''pirata'' and that from [[Greek]] "πειρατής" (peiratēs), "[[brigand]]",in turn from "πειράομαι" (peiráomai), "I attempt", from "πεῖρα" (peîra), "attempt, [[experience]]". The word is also cognate to [[peril]]. | The [[English]] "pirate" is derived from the [[Latin]] term ''pirata'' and that from [[Greek]] "πειρατής" (peiratēs), "[[brigand]]",in turn from "πειράομαι" (peiráomai), "I attempt", from "πεῖρα" (peîra), "attempt, [[experience]]". The word is also cognate to [[peril]]. | ||
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'''Piracy''' is typically an act of robbery or [[criminal]] [[violence]] at [[sea]]. The term can include acts committed on [[land]], in the air, or in other major bodies of water or on a shore. It does not normally include crimes committed against persons traveling on the same vessel as the perpetrator (e.g. one passenger [[stealing]] from others on the same vessel). The term has been used throughout [[history]] to refer to raids across land borders by non-state agents. | '''Piracy''' is typically an act of robbery or [[criminal]] [[violence]] at [[sea]]. The term can include acts committed on [[land]], in the air, or in other major bodies of water or on a shore. It does not normally include crimes committed against persons traveling on the same vessel as the perpetrator (e.g. one passenger [[stealing]] from others on the same vessel). The term has been used throughout [[history]] to refer to raids across land borders by non-state agents. | ||
| − | ''Piracy'' is the name of a specific [[crime]] under [ | + | ''Piracy'' is the name of a specific [[crime]] under [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customary_international_law customary international law] and also the name of a number of crimes under the municipal law of a number of States. It is distinguished from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privateer privateering], which is authorized by national authorities and therefore a legitimate form of war-like activity by non-state actors. Privateering is considered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commerce_raiding commerce raiding], and was outlawed by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_of_Westphalia Peace of Westphalia] (1648) for signatories to those treaties. |
| − | Those who [[engage]] in acts of ''piracy'' are called ''pirates''. Historically, offenders have usually been apprehended by [[military]] personnel and tried by [ | + | Those who [[engage]] in acts of ''piracy'' are called ''pirates''. Historically, offenders have usually been apprehended by [[military]] personnel and tried by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_tribunals military tribunals]. |
| − | In the 21st century, the [ | + | In the 21st century, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_community international community] is facing many problems in bringing pirates to [[justice]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate] |
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
[[Category: History]] | [[Category: History]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:35, 13 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin pirata, from Greek peiratēs, from peiran to attempt
The English "pirate" is derived from the Latin term pirata and that from Greek "πειρατής" (peiratēs), "brigand",in turn from "πειράομαι" (peiráomai), "I attempt", from "πεῖρα" (peîra), "attempt, experience". The word is also cognate to peril.
Definition
- 1: one who commits or practices piracy
Description
Piracy is typically an act of robbery or criminal violence at sea. The term can include acts committed on land, in the air, or in other major bodies of water or on a shore. It does not normally include crimes committed against persons traveling on the same vessel as the perpetrator (e.g. one passenger stealing from others on the same vessel). The term has been used throughout history to refer to raids across land borders by non-state agents.
Piracy is the name of a specific crime under customary international law and also the name of a number of crimes under the municipal law of a number of States. It is distinguished from privateering, which is authorized by national authorities and therefore a legitimate form of war-like activity by non-state actors. Privateering is considered commerce raiding, and was outlawed by the Peace of Westphalia (1648) for signatories to those treaties.
Those who engage in acts of piracy are called pirates. Historically, offenders have usually been apprehended by military personnel and tried by military tribunals.
In the 21st century, the international community is facing many problems in bringing pirates to justice.[1]
