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copyright

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/

The English word “copyright” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. 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.
  2. Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
  3. A violation of copyright law; copyright infringement.

verb

  1. To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.
  2. To flag for copyright violation, to copystrike.

Etymology

From copy + right.

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