Air piracy

What does Air piracy mean in American Law?

The definition of Air piracy in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

Under 49 U.S.C. § 1472(i), seizure by force or violence or threat thereof of any aircraft in flight is made the crime of air piracy with very stiff penalties attached.

Meaning of Air Piracy

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