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Failed United States bill in 2011
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was a proposed United States congressional bill to expand the ability of U.S. law enforcement to combat online copyright
Stop_Online_Piracy_Act
American computer programmer and activist (1986–2013)
Lawrence Lessig. He founded the online group Demand Progress, known for its campaign against the Stop Online Piracy Act. On January 6, 2011, Swartz was
Aaron_Swartz
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) are two proposed draft laws that were being considered by the United States Congress. Their
List of members of the U.S. Congress who support or oppose SOPA/PIPA
List_of_members_of_the_U.S._Congress_who_support_or_oppose_SOPA/PIPA
US Senate Bill
House version of the bill, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), was introduced on October 26, 2011. In the wake of online protests held on January 18, 2012
PROTECT_IP_Act
Goods fraudulently sold under brand names
counterfeit goods. In October 2011, a bill was introduced entitled Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). If the bill had been passed, it would have expanded the
Counterfeit_consumer_good
on this second list would be immune from prosecution. The 2011 Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) would have allowed the US Department of Justice, as well
Internet censorship in the United States
Internet_censorship_in_the_United_States
American politician (born 1947)
Republican Party. He sponsored the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act (PCIP). He also co-sponsored the
Lamar_Smith
Press freedom protected by the First Amendment
furnishing classified information to WikiLeaks. On October 26, 2011, the Stop Online Piracy Act, which opponents said would threaten free speech and censor the
Freedom of the press in the United States
Freedom_of_the_press_in_the_United_States
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) found broad support from organizations that rely on copyright, including the Motion Picture
List of organizations with official stances on SOPA and PIPA
List_of_organizations_with_official_stances_on_SOPA_and_PIPA
United States law prohibiting large-scale streaming of copyrighted material
of America introduced the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in 2011 which would have made it a criminal act to stream and share copyrighted material
Protecting Lawful Streaming Act
Protecting_Lawful_Streaming_Act
Unauthorized copying and distribution of music
targeting the elimination of piracy were made when the highly anticipated yet often debated bill known as the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was proposed in
Music_piracy
Italian-language edition of Wikipedia
by the Congress of the United States: the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act. On that day, the Italian Wikipedia redirected
Italian_Wikipedia
Video game designer
Boston University School of Law. Kern was involved in online activism opposing the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Mark Kern attended college at the University
Mark_Kern
Use of information and communication technology in political and governance processes
to better discern the truth. The introduction of H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), in the United States House of Representatives, was perceived
E-democracy
Unpassed United States bill
as a second attempt to protect intellectual property after the Stop Online Piracy Act was taken off the table by Congress after it met opposition. Intellectual
Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act
Cyber_Intelligence_Sharing_and_Protection_Act
Topics referred to by the same term
Navy Socialist Party of Azania, a political party in South Africa Stop Online Piracy Act, a controversial proposed legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate
Sopa
Illegal usage of copyrighted works
being immune to prosecution under the Copyright Act. Proposed laws such as the Stop Online Piracy Act broaden the definition of "willful infringement"
Copyright_infringement
British entrepreneur and technologist
He is also known for his work in opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act (SOPA and PIPA). Sascha Meinrath was born in New Haven
Sascha_Meinrath
1998 United States copyright law
2005) FAIR USE Act (introduced in 2007) Shelved US Legislation PROTECT IP Act (introduced in 2011, stopped by protests) Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) (introduced
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Digital_Millennium_Copyright_Act
Former annual observance
their domain registration away from registrars that supported the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), as part of the protests against SOPA. It was first held
Move_Your_Domain_Day
United States Senate bill
2020. PROTECT IP Act Stop Online Piracy Act Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 Protecting Lawful Streaming Act Engleman, Eric (June
Commercial Felony Streaming Act
Commercial_Felony_Streaming_Act
2012 Canadian law
the world" and student groups compared it to the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act that was proposed in the United States. Ottawa lawyer Kathleen Simmons
Copyright_Modernization_Act
Online service
the Better Business Bureau in protest of their support for the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In February 2013, Delphi Forums celebrated its 30th anniversary
Delphi_(online_service)
Unpassed United States bill
United States Congress proposed as an alternative to the Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act, by Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, a Democrat, and Representative
Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act
Online_Protection_and_Enforcement_of_Digital_Trade_Act
Internet activist organization
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, sparking the movement that eventually defeated COICA's successor bills, the Stop Online Piracy Act and the
Demand_Progress
proposed laws in the United States Congress—the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). These followed smaller protests in late 2011
Timeline of Wikipedia–U.S. government conflicts
Timeline_of_Wikipedia–U.S._government_conflicts
American entrepreneur (born 1983)
early 2011, Ohanian spoke out against Congress's Stop Online Piracy Act and the Senate's PROTECT IP Act. He helped lead the Internet-enabled campaign that
Alexis_Ohanian
Free online crowdsourced encyclopedia
proposed laws in the United States Congress—the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA)—by blacking out its pages for 24 hours. More
Wikipedia
Commentator and conspiracy theorist
currencies, Seaman began opposing internet bills like the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) on the basis of privacy and internet freedom
David_Seaman_(writer)
Restriction on accessing an online resource
DNS blocking was proposed to be mandated by the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). It is a technique that essentially breaks
DNS_blocking
American review comedy web series
could with the series. They also felt that legislation such as the Stop Online Piracy Act (which ultimately was not passed) would pose a threat to Channel
Nostalgia_Critic
American comic book author and novelist (born 1965)
Niles spoke out against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), commenting, "SOPA does more than go after so-called 'piracy' websites...SOPA takes away all
Steve_Niles
112th United States Congress: The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House of Representatives and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate. A typical route
Copyright bills in the 112th United States Congress
Copyright_bills_in_the_112th_United_States_Congress
American film producer and media proprietor (born 1950)
campaign. When the White House announced its opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in January 2012, Chris Dodd, the former Senator and head
Jeffrey_Katzenberg
meant to call public attention to the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act, two anti-piracy laws under debate in the United States Congress
History_of_Wikipedia
American politician (born 1966)
impeaching Trump". Business Insider. Lamar Smith (October 26, 2011). "Stop Online Piracy Act (2011; 112th Congress H.R. 3261)". GovTrack.us. Retrieved April
Debbie_Wasserman_Schultz
Lobbying group
Became Public Law) Supported the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). (Introduced in House 10/26/2011) Supported the Jobs Act of 2012. (Introduced 12/08/2011)
United States Chamber of Commerce
United_States_Chamber_of_Commerce
Set of laws that regulate information
sort of regulation. Today, this has led to the creation of SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act).[citation needed] Information policy will mark the boundaries needed
Information_policy
Protest against mass surveillance
by Digital Trends to efforts in 2011 which eventually halted the Stop Online Piracy Act. On January 17, 2014, when Barack Obama gave a speech on mass surveillance
Stop_Watching_Us
English programmer, venture capitalist, and writer (born 1964)
Most Influential People on the Web. In response to the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Graham announced in late 2011 that no representatives of
Paul_Graham_(programmer)
Series of protests from 2011 to 2012
proposed laws in the United States Congress—the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). These followed smaller protests in late 2011
Protests against SOPA and PIPA
Protests_against_SOPA_and_PIPA
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
Institute. Murdoch is also a supporter of the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect Intellectual Property Act. Murdoch was reported in 2011 as advocating more
Rupert_Murdoch
American politician (born 1953)
incredible tax burden they already endure even worse." Issa opposed the Stop Online Piracy Act because of the amount of discretion it would give the Department
Darrell_Issa
lobbied in favor of Internet freedom on issues like the Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act, testified on Internet censorship as a human rights and
Computer & Communications Industry Association
Computer_&_Communications_Industry_Association
French American beauty company
United States House Committee on the Judiciary, Coty supported the Stop Online Piracy Act, a bill introduced to expand the ability of U.S. law enforcement
Coty
American businessman and politician (1958–2015)
Nunnelee became a co-sponsor of Bill H.R.3261 otherwise known as the Stop Online Piracy Act. Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Alan_Nunnelee
American lawyer and politician (born 1944)
the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act, legislation supported
Chris_Dodd
American multinational cosmetics company
com. Retrieved July 17, 2015. "List of Supporters: H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act" (PDF). Judiciary.house.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on
Estée_Lauder_Companies
American charitable organization
the hire, the foundation was concerned about a bill known as the Stop Online Piracy Act. The communities were as well, organizing some of the most visible
Wikimedia_Foundation
controversial Stop Online Piracy Act bill was temporarily withdrawn in the United States Congress in 2012. The controversial Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
2010s in science and technology
2010s_in_science_and_technology
2014 documentary film directed by Ali Akbarzadeh
defeating the Stop Online Piracy Act, but he dies by suicide while facing disproportionate prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Shortly after
Killswitch_(film)
American activist and former Arizona sheriff (born 1952)
Representative Lamar Smith, who introduced and sponsored the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act legislation, in the House election Republican primary for Texas's
Richard_Mack
called piracy) and protecting American intellectual property. Its predecessor organization, Creative America endorsed the Stop Online Piracy Act and the
CreativeFuture
American nonprofit organization
anti-music piracy efforts, and launched its own antipiracy campaign in 2004. In 2011, the GMA appeared on a list of organizations supporting the "Stop Online Piracy
Gospel_Music_Association
Trade group
Microsoft's dominant role. The BSA supported the highly controversial US Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Kaspersky Lab has left the BSA over this. BSA has been heavily
Software_Alliance
American businessman (born 1963)
Security David DeWalt. In January 2012, he was embroiled in the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) controversy after commenting on Wikipedia's planned blackout
Dick_Costolo
Professional organization in the Philippines
attacks. During the height of the protests against Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in January 2012, CPU expressed strong opposition
Computer_Professionals'_Union
American internet services company
and Austin. In December 2011, when GoDaddy voiced its support for Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Name.com was among several other anti-SOPA domain registrars
Name.com
Australian computer scientist (1970s–2022)
the EFF on an open letter against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), part of the internet-wide response to the act. The open letter was signed by almost
Peter Eckersley (computer scientist)
Peter_Eckersley_(computer_scientist)
American internet services company
Reddit, discussing the identity of supporters of the United States Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), which included GoDaddy. GoDaddy subsequently released additional
GoDaddy
Calendar year
January 18 – As part of a series of protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act, the English Wikipedia goes dark for 24 hours, starting
2012
Legal control of the internet
laws: PROTECT Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) – a proposed US law Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) – a proposed US law Protests against SOPA and PIPA Russian
Internet_censorship
2015 professional boxing match
order" was comparable to the provisions of the previously proposed Stop Online Piracy Act, theorizing that other parties not originally named could become
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao
Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Manny_Pacquiao
2011–2013 U.S. legislative term
Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act, H.R. 2 Respect for Marriage Act, S. 598, H.R. 1116 Stop Online Piracy Act, H.R. 3261 See also: Active Legislation
112th_United_States_Congress
American Internet blog
network neutrality and Internet freedom, praised Techdirt in the 2011 Stop Online Piracy Act controversy, saying: "I'm not sure anyone did more to educate the
Techdirt
White House press secretary (born 1954)
McCurry came out in favor of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)/Protect IP Act, representing them as a way to combat online theft. In an opinion piece in
Mike McCurry (press secretary)
Mike_McCurry_(press_secretary)
American politician (born 1972)
Karzai. In 2011, Luján was a co-sponsor of Bill H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act. According to his campaign website, Luján has been active in environmental
Ben_Ray_Luján
Webcomic and humor website by Matthew Inman
inspiration for The Oatmeal. Inman opposed the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). He said that while the act would have afforded him more rights, he disliked
The_Oatmeal
Hacker group active in 2012
Ultimate Fighting Championship in response to the UFC's support of the Stop Online Piracy Act. On April 24, 2012, UGNazi performed distributed denial-of-service
UGNazi
US-based non-profit organization
Progress and others in opposing the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its counterpart, the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). The association also stood
Entertainment Consumers Association
Entertainment_Consumers_Association
Decentralized hacktivist collective
argued that the DDoS attacks by Anonymous following the January 2012 Stop Online Piracy Act protests had proved counterproductive. Molly Wood of CNET wrote
Anonymous_(hacker_group)
American rapper (born 1987)
another song, "SOPA". The song, produced by Nez & Rio, references the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a United States bill introduced by U.S. Representative Lamar
Ab-Soul
British non-profit campaign organisation
Brother Watch shut down its website in protest at the Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act proposed United States legislation, warning that similar
Big_Brother_Watch
Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Protect IP Act (PIPA) Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Trans-Pacific Partnership
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
Combating_Online_Infringement_and_Counterfeits_Act
2012 studio album by Ab-Soul
"SOPA" was released. The song, produced by Nez & Rio, references Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), a United States bill introduced by US Representative Lamar
Control_System
American non-profit digital archive
for 12 hours on January 18, 2012, in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act bills, two pieces of legislation in the United States
Internet_Archive
Type of human and legal rights
access. Digital rights are often discussed in relation to issues such as online privacy, freedom of expression, access to information, and the regulation
Digital_rights
American politician (born 1949)
Congress to stand against the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) (in the House) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) (in the Senate) on the grounds that
Ron_Wyden
Acts of robbery or criminality at sea
Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically intending to steal cargo
Piracy
American trade organization
MPAA. In 2011, the MPAA supported the passage of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). After the two bills were shelved in early 2012
Motion_Picture_Association
Freedom of a person or people to publish and consume information
Openness Open data Open Music Model Pirate Party Right to know Stop Online Piracy Act Tor (anonymity network) Transparency (humanities) Virtual private
Freedom_of_information
hosts Wikileaks. ServInt has been outspoken in its criticism of the Stop Online Piracy Act through former ServInt COO Christian Dawson, who has made multiple
ServInt
American politician & attorney (born 1952)
Marino became a co-sponsor of Bill H.R.3261, also known as the Stop Online Piracy Act. A former supporter of President Donald Trump, who was co-chair
Tom_Marino
Ideological faction within the U.S. Democratic Party
liberty and freedom than Republicans". He cited opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act, support for the legalization of marijuana, support for the separation
Libertarian_Democrat
Political action committee
Smith (R-TX) in response to the Congressman's introduction of the Stop Online Piracy Act and H.R.1981 TestPAC was registered with the Federal Election Commission
TestPAC
Law in the Philippines
also added that the new law is unlike the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act. However, Senator TG Guingona criticized the bill, calling
Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
Cybercrime_Prevention_Act_of_2012
12th United States Register of Copyrights and attorney
groups for having supported controversial legislation such as the Stop Online Piracy Act, having objected to a proposal by the FCC to enable an open platform
Maria_Pallante
substitution, interface segregation, dependency inversion SOPA—Stop Online Piracy Act SOW—Statement of work SP—Service pack SPA—Single page application
List of computing and IT abbreviations
List_of_computing_and_IT_abbreviations
Canadian journalist (born 1967)
the 2012 Wikipedia blackout protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act, protests that "started me thinking about the
Sue_Gardner
submit content, such as text posts or direct links, making it essentially an online bulletin board system. Derek Mead (June 21, 2012). "How Reddit Got Huge:
Timeline_of_Reddit
Video game preservation consumer movement
Anna (July 2, 2026). "Game preservation expert says stop killing games if you don't want piracy, because companies like PlayStation and Rockstar "refuse
Stop_Killing_Games
American online media production company
Washington, D.C. to lobby members of Congress about the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act. Ellis, Michaud, Rob Walker, and content producers Noah
Channel_Awesome
Mexican politician
attempted to regulate Internet content, which drew comparisons to the Stop Online Piracy Act in the United States. Voters in the 15th federal district returned
Federico_Döring
US political organization
mid-term elections. The PCCC organized a massive campaign against the Stop Online Piracy Act bill the Senate was prepared to vote on. Working with Reddit, the
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Progressive_Change_Campaign_Committee
American nonprofit think tank
In Internet policy, ITIF supported both the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the U.S. Congress. They oppose applying Title
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Information_Technology_and_Innovation_Foundation
American politician (born 1965)
Scalise became a co-sponsor of Bill H.R. 3261, otherwise known as the Stop Online Piracy Act (withdrawn January 23, 2012). As chairman of the Republican Study
Steve_Scalise
American lawyer and politician (born 1954)
(CES). Moran opposed the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). In November 2011, Moran, senators Rand Paul, Ron
Jerry_Moran
Concerns the law of information technology, including computing and the internet
Digital rights management Intellectual property Internet censorship Stop Online Piracy Act Spamming Computer Law: Drafting and Negotiating Forms and Agreements
Information_technology_law
block access to 47 piracy websites, including RojaDirecta [fr] and Epicsports.online, streaming its content under the Copyright Act. cue (5 March 2023)
List of websites blocked in Singapore
List_of_websites_blocked_in_Singapore
28 April 2015. IDA Policies and Regulations Acts like: Stop Online Piracy Act and PROTECT IP Act where just the beginning of the Net Neutrality discussion
Net_neutrality_in_Singapore
STOP ONLINE-PIRACY-ACT
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Boy/Male
Hebrew
Stop.
Female
French
French form of Roman Latin Leontina, LÉONTINE means "lion-like."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Percy. As English names, these are found chiefly in Reading, Berkshire.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Colleen, COLINE means "girl."
Girl/Female
Latin American
Olive: symbol of peace.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, English, French, German, Greek, Latin, Swedish
Heavenly; Moon; Of Sky; Goddess of the Moon; Divine; Similar to Celia or Selena; A French Pirate Name is Celine Le Beak
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Aline, ALLINE means "little Eve."Â
Boy/Male
Celtic
St. Piran is the Cornish patron saint of miners.
Female
English
Feminine form of English Nolan, NOLENE means "little champion" or "little chariot fighter."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Percy.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Olive Tree; Elf Warrior; Elf Army
Female
French
 Contracted form of French Adeline, ALINE means "little noble." Compare with another form of Aline.
Boy/Male
Hebrew Biblical
Stop.
Female
English
 Variant spelling of English Aileen, ALINE means "little Eve." Compare with another form of Aline.
Surname or Lastname
Dutch and North German
Dutch and North German : from Middle Dutch stoop, Middle Low German stÅp ‘pitcher’, ‘stone bottle’, hence a nickname for a heavy drinker, or a metonymic occupational name for a wine seller or innkeeper.English : of uncertain origin, perhaps from Middle English stulpe, stolpe ‘post’ or ‘boundary marker’ (Old Norse stolpi), or from Middle English stoppe ‘bucket’ (Old English stoppa), hence a topographic name for someone who lived either by a boundary post or in a deep hollow. Alternatively, it could be a habitational name from a place so named, most probably Stop in Fonthill Giffard in Wiltshire, named with Old English stoppa ‘bucket’.
Girl/Female
Irish American Latin
Olive.
Female
English
Elaborated form of English Opal, OPALINE means "gem, precious stone."
Female
Hawaiian
Hawaiian name OLINA means "joyous."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, Latin
Olive Tree; Form of Oliver; An Olive; Elf Army
Female
French
Short form of French Adeline, DELINE means "noble."Â
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Boy/Male
American, Basque, French, Hindu, Indian, Latin, Spanish
Judicious; Counsel; Advice; Wise; Famous
Male
Norse
Old Norse name, originally a short form of longer names containing folk, FOLKI means "people, tribe."
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi, Traditional
Experienced
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Pure; Maiden; Virgin
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
To Make Pure Something; Knowledge
Girl/Female
Christian, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sikh, Sindhi, Telugu
Innocent
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Fragrant; Famous
Female
English
 Elaborated form of English Betty, BETTINA means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Bettina.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Tullet(t), apparently a metonymic occupational name for a maker of armor, from Middle English tuillet denoting a piece of medieval armor that protects the thigh, from a diminutive of Old French tieule ‘plaque’, ‘tile’.
STOP ONLINE-PIRACY-ACT
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pl.
of Piracy
n.
One who is set to stop balls which pass the wicket keeper.
v. t.
To bend; to cause to stoop or bow; as, to incline the head or the body in acts of reverence or civility.
n.
Top-boots.
n.
The act or crime of a pirate.
n.
A building in which mechanics or artisans work; as, a shoe shop; a car shop.
a.
Of or pertaining to a pirate; acquired by, or practicing, piracy; as, a piratical undertaking.
n.
Same as Piraya.
v. i.
To spend a short time; to reside temporarily; to stay; to tarry; as, to stop with a friend.
v. t.
To close, as an aperture, by filling or by obstructing; as, to stop the ears; hence, to stanch, as a wound.
v. t.
To arrest the progress of; to hinder; to impede; to shut in; as, to stop a traveler; to stop the course of a stream, or a flow of blood.
v. i.
To play the pirate; to practice robbery on the high seas.
v. t.
To draw over, or rub upon, a strop with a view to sharpen; as, to strop a razor.
a.
Permitting one to stop over; as, a stop-over check or ticket. See To stop over, under Stop, v. i.
n.
A large voracious fresh-water fish (Serrasalmo piraya) of South America, having lancet-shaped teeth.
n.
That which stops, impedes, or obstructs; as obstacle; an impediment; an obstruction.
v. i.
To cease to go on; to halt, or stand still; to come to a stop.
v. t.
To hinder from acting or moving; to prevent the effect or efficiency of; to cause to cease; to repress; to restrain; to suppress; to interrupt; to suspend; as, to stop the execution of a decree, the progress of vice, the approaches of old age or infirmity.
v. t.
To cause to incline downward; to slant; as, to stoop a cask of liquor.
v. t.
To obstruct; to render impassable; as, to stop a way, road, or passage.