noun
exact copy; slavish imitation
A wasei-eigo term from 'dead copy', used for a copy that is so faithful it lacks originality or creativity. Often carries a negative nuance of being unoriginal or derivative.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from dead copy
彼の作品は有名な絵画のデッドコピーに過ぎない。
His work is nothing more than a slavish imitation of a famous painting.
このデザインは
This design was criticized as an exact copy of a competitor's product.