Also means
to cheat (on a test)
Usage Note
Copiare takes avere as its auxiliary and is used for copying text, files, or artworks, as well as cheating on an exam (copiare al compito). The related noun is copia (copy). In digital contexts, the standard shorthand copia e incolla (copy and paste) is universally understood.
Examples
"Non si deve copiare durante gli esami."
Natural Translation
One must not cheat during exams.
Literal Translation
Not one-must copy during the exams.
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