Bootleg meaning in English

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Definition

(a) bootlegged (CD): (an) unofficial, pirated, copied, illegal (CD) adjective
a bootlegger (US): a person that makes or sells illegal products (contraband) noun

Examples

  • "I don't want you pirating illegal copies of a software program. I will not tolerate bootlegged software in our offices because of legal concerns."
Exercise 1
Bruno writes that he "will not tolerate bootlegged software".
He means that he will not tolerate software.
Bruno writes that he "will not tolerate bootlegged software".
He means that he will not tolerate illegal software.
illegal: This is the best choice here. If software is "bootlegged", it means that it has been illegally pirated, copied and distributed. To "bootleg" is a term which is most commonly associated with software, DVD's and other media these days. However, during the American prohibition, many people "bootlegged" alcohol, which was made illegal by the government. To "bootleg" is a term used both in British and American English.
inadequate: "Inadequate" does not share a similar meaning with "bootlegged".
overpriced: "Overpriced" does not share a similar meaning with "bootlegged".
dysfunctional: "Dysfunctional" does not share a similar meaning with "bootlegged".

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