Answer:
Software piracy.
Explanation:
A software can be defined as a set of executable instructions (codes) or collection of data that is used typically to instruct a computer on how to perform a specific task and solve a particular problem.
Simply stated, it's a computer program or application that comprises of sets of code for performing specific tasks on the system.
Basically, softwares are categorized into two (2) main categories and these are;
I. Open-source software.
II. Proprietary software.
A proprietary software is also known as a closed-source software and it can be defined as any software application or program that has its source code copyrighted and as such cannot be used, modified or distributed without authorization from the software developer. Thus, it is typically published as a commercial software that may be sold, licensed or leased by the software developer (vendor) to the end users with terms and conditions.
Some examples of proprietary software are Microsoft Windows, macOS, Adobe photoshop etc.
Furthermore, a proprietary software license avail end users the opportunity to install and use the software after agreeing to the terms of its license.
Software piracy can be defined as an act which typically involves the unauthorized use, duplications, or distribution of a software that is legally copyrighted or protected, without an express permission from the software manufacturer (owner).
Generally, software manufacturers (owners) deal with problems associated with software piracy by placing a limit on the number of times or durations that an end user is allowed to use a particular software before registering (subscribing) as the authorized owner of that software.
