copyright

/ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

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.
Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

proprietary(English)right of first publication(English)sponsor(English)law(English)ownership(English)property(English)complainant(English)proposer(English)infringement(English)berne(English)infringed(English)copying(English)

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Sources

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