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self-plagiarism
[ self--pley-juh-riz-uhm, ‐jee-uh-riz‐ ]
noun
- an act or instance of reusing ideas, passages, etc., from one’s previous work in another work and not referencing the original content; plagiarism of oneself:
This article examines the legal and ethical aspects of self-plagiarism and fair use.
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Other Words From
- self-pla·gia·rize verb (used without object) ized izing
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Word History and Origins
Origin of self-plagiarism1
First recorded in 1875–80; self- ( def ) + plagiarism ( def )
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Example Sentences
This self-plagiarism sometimes worries us, as we are worried by a man whose conversation runs in ruts.
From Project Gutenberg
The Spanish artist is, consequently, accused of want of genius and self-plagiarism.
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