BIOPIRACY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Biopiracy.
Biopiracy - as a noun
Biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use
Example Sentences
"Some countries have strict laws in place to prevent biopiracy and protect their natural resources."
"The pharmaceutical industry has been accused of engaging in biopiracy by patenting traditional medicines without proper compensation to indigenous communities."
"Bioprospecting can become biopiracy when companies fail to obtain informed consent or fair compensation from local communities."
"Indigenous peoples often suffer the consequences of biopiracy as their traditional knowledge and resources are exploited without their consent."
"There is an ongoing debate about the effectiveness of international agreements in preventing biopiracy and ensuring fair benefit-sharing."
Word Game Points
Is BIOPIRACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, biopiracy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BIOPIRACY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is BIOPIRACY a valid Words With Friends word?
No, biopiracy is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordBIOPIRACY is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is BIOPIRACY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, biopiracy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBIOPIRACY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
