What does bootlegging mean?
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boot·leg·ging
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Princeton's WordNet
bootleggingnoun
the act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally
"the Prohibition amendment made bootlegging profitable"
bootleggingnoun
the act of selling illegally or without permission
"the bootlegging of videotapes is common in Asia"
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bootlegging
Bootlegging is the illegal production, distribution, or sale of goods, commonly associated with alcoholic beverages, drugs, or copyrighted material such as music, movies, or software, without the required authorization or licenses. The term originated during the Prohibition era in the United States when smugglers would hide alcohol in their boots. Nowadays, it also refers to any unauthorized innovation developed outside of official research and development channels.
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Bootlegging
In economics and business administration literature, Kenneth E. Knight introduced the notion bootlegging in 1967. Bootlegging is defined as research in which motivated individuals secretly organize the innovation process. It usually is a bottom-up, non-programmed activity, without the official authorization of the responsible management, but for the benefit of the company. It is not in the department’s action plan nor are there any formal resources allocated towards it.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bootlegging in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bootlegging in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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