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The more efficient science has become in detecting plagiarism, the more efficient man has become in covering it up. The word itself being derived from a Latin word “plagiarius” that literally translates into “kidnapper,” refers to the use of others’ published and unpublished ideas or words (or other intellectual property) without attribution or permission and presenting them as new and original rather than derived from an existing source. It was in 1601 when Ben Jonson used the term “plagiary” and in 1755, the word first appears in a dictionary. It refers to a spectrum of actions ranging from intangible theft of idea to tangible theft of text without attribution to the original source. Plagiarism is not a recent phenomenon, but it has evoked thoughtful consideration over the past decade in the research fraternity. For most of history, plagiarism was not considered a serious infraction and, when it was, viewed in an economic rather than a creative light, just as it was with Martial. From the Romans to the 17th century, skill was prized over originality and many great artists and authors copied. This includes Shakespeare, who copied many of his most famous plots and passages, and Leonardo Da Vinci, who copied some of his most famous works. Recognizing it as a discerning subject, there is a dire need to identify what is to count as plagiarism. An explicit attempt is being made to understand and identify what constitutes plagiarism, does it seriously undermines the validity of scientific research, is it totally unacceptable or some degree of plagiarism can be overlooked.