The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PIRATING
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What does PIRATING mean?
PIRATING verb- To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.
- (intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of
- (intellectual property) To knowingly obtain an unauthorized copy of
- To engage in piracy.