noun
- illegally copied or distributed software, movies, music, or other digital content
Usage: slang; computing
Examples
- The website was shut down for distributing warez.
- He was caught downloading warez from illegal file-sharing sites.
- The company lost millions due to warez distribution of their software.
- Anti-piracy groups work to combat warez trading online.
- Many warez sites operate in countries with weak copyright enforcement.
- The student didn’t realize that using warez could result in legal consequences.