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Originally Posted by kiramira
It isn't enough to show the similarities in word structure or theme. It isn't enough to point to similarities. It comes down in legal terms to whether or not intellectual property was stolen and to copyright infringement issues. Plagiarism in and of itself is not strictly illegal.
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Told ya...even if I haven't published a short story nor am in publishing...it is a legal issue as although plagiarism is considered immoral it isn't strictly illegal. Copyright law prevails...
Kira