Bootleg
Type: noun, adjective, verb, slang
Pronunciation: /boot-leg/
Also spelled or known as: Boot let, Boot-leg, Unauthorized Recording
Related: Pirating
What does Bootleg mean? An unauthorized recording, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted material.
In music, bootlegs commonly include unauthorized live recordings, unreleased tracks, counterfeit albums, and unofficial releases.
Bootleg synonyms: Unauthorized Recording, Unauthorized Release, Illegal Recording, Unauthorized Copy
Example sentence: “The version we heard was the bootleg version.”
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