copyright (/ˈkɒp.i.raɪt/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈkɒp.i.raɪt/
Meaning
Meaning: legal right to a work
The legal right to be the only one who can copy, sell, or publish a piece of writing, music, or art.
Examples
🗣 The author holds the copyright to her novel, so no one can reprint it without permission.
Etymology
A compound of ‘copy’ and ‘right’, first used in the early 18th century as printing spread.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in publishing, music, film, and software.
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Tags: legal, arts