DefinitionEdit

A pirate is anyone who commits the act of theft on the high seas. This can be in the form of outright theft of a vessel, or to plunder a vessel for its cargo or treasure.

A pirate that is paid by a country to plunder and loot is a Privateer or Corsair.

Game PlayEdit

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, "pirate" also refers to the player's character (avatar) or any other player or character - since the players are all portraying a pirate.