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Downlift ( \ˈdau̇n-ˌlift\ ): v. To improperly obtain digital data or media. Intended to replace references to "pirate" and "piracy".
Etymology: Combination of the words "download" and "shoplift".
[ ref. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/how-about-downlifting-to-replace-digital-piracy/ ]
Etymology: Combination of the words "download" and "shoplift".
[ ref. http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/how-about-downlifting-to-replace-digital-piracy/ ]