casual copying; unauthorized non-commercial copying
Wasei-eigo term for informal, non-commercial copying of digital content (software, music, etc.) among friends or within a household, such as sharing burned CDs or using one license on multiple devices. Distinct from commercial piracy.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from casual copy
Casual copying refers to acts like copying CDs and distributing them among friends.
Casual copying of software is seen as a problem.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'casual' and 'copy'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in Japanese tech/media contexts to describe informal, non-commercial copying practices.