You're half right. Reuse is one half of plagiarism. But it's not the crucial thing which gives meaning to the word: lack of attribution and passing it off as yo

You're half right. Reuse is one half of plagiarism. But it's not the crucial thing which gives meaning to the word: lack of attribution and passing it off as your own. This is the moral wrong. It would be wrong in a work context too, taking credit for the work of others.