Your local public library is the original "file-sharing" network.
You cannot get a current edition PDF for free legally, but you can get a used print copy for pennies. Oxford Primary Dictionary Pdf Free Download
Many parents search for "free PDF" because their school requires the dictionary but doesn't provide it. In the UK, and many US school districts, there is funding for "home school resources." Your local public library is the original "file-sharing"
Action Step: Write an email to the PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) or the Head of English. "Dear [Teacher], my child needs regular access to
"Dear [Teacher], my child needs regular access to the Oxford Primary Dictionary. We cannot afford a new copy, and we are concerned about using illegal PDFs. Does the school have a digital site license or a physical copy we can borrow for the semester?"
In many cases, schools have spare copies or can point you to a funded digital access code.
The Oxford Primary Dictionary is protected by international copyright laws. Oxford University Press retains exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the work. Uploading or downloading a full PDF without payment is piracy. While the chances of an individual parent being sued are low, the sites hosting these PDFs are often riddled with malware, and using them devalues the work of the creators.