Plagiarism as a phenomenon of modern life

The article explores the reasons plagiarism problem of detection and suppression, in particular, in the students and dissertations. A comparison of understanding of its essence representatives of criminal, administrative and civil law. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of plagiarism as a civil offense. The estimation approach of the judiciary towards activities related to plagiarism. The conclusion of the need to improve the methodology for the identification of the act and establish responsibility for its commission in treaties and local regulations.