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Is it permissible to use an original copy of "Microsoft Office" given by a friend, which was granted to him by his work for personal use?

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Intellectual property rights are protected and must not be infringed upon. Accordingly, it is absolutely impermissible to use cracked software.

As for the copy your friend gave you, if he was not authorized to gift it, then you are not permitted to use it. However, if the developer authorized him to gift it, then there is no issue with your use of it.

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