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Borrowing someone's words without the dignity of admitting they were better at it.
means Passing off another person's writing, ideas, or work as your own original creation.
from From Latin plagiarius, a kidnapper or literary thief; the poet Martial accused a rival of abducting his verses like stolen children.
Kidnap rootsLatin plagiarius meant kidnapper before it meant copycat.
Not always illegalOften academic or ethical sin, not a crime.
Self-plagiarism existsYou can even steal from yourself.