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This is no different from stealing something physical in the real world, and then claiming its yours. Sure some people will believe you and be impressed, but as soon as you attract the attention of the original owner, they will use the law to prove it is not yours but theirs. This is applicable to anything that can be 'owned'. Licensing only dictates how something can be used lawfully, the law protects the license from being abused.


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