Original source: "The law of the land prohibited slaves from seeking remuneration from their masters for even the most heinous crimes." Plagiarizing The law of the land forb slaves from seeking damages from their masters for even the most vile crimes." Not plagiarizing Even injured, tortured, or taunted slaves could not press for remuneration from their masters according to United States law at the time. (Jefferson, 157)" o Plagiarism can also apply to Downloading a paper from the internet Hiring someone to write something for you Attempting to make the ideas of others appear like they are your own.