👉 In the context of legal and academic fields, "bootlegged" refers to something that is not legally or ethically produced. It can also refer to a product that has been sold or distributed illegally without proper authorization from its original owner or manufacturer. Examples of this could include counterfeit goods, pirated movies or music, or illegal copies of books or other works of art. In legal and academic contexts, "bootlegged" is often used to describe activities that are not in compliance with the