copyright

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/ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.“Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks.”
Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.“The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract.”

verb

To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

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Synonyms

proprietary right of first publication sponsor law ownership property complainant proposer originator authorship author bibliographical bibliographic writer works royalty

Associated

infringement berne infringed copying royalties holder piracy unauthorized expired trademark licensing

Rhymes

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright

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