Copyright
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Copyright is a noun meaning (countable) Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
Meaning
(countable) Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, informal, nonstandard) A violation of copyright law; copyright infringement.
- (transitive, intransitive) To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.
- (transitive, informal, nonstandard) To flag for copyright violation, to copystrike.
- (uncountable) 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.
Example Sentences
no copyright intended
Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks.
The images are still copyright of the original artist.
The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract.
Word Forms
- copyrights
- copyrighting
- copyrighted
Synonyms for copyright
Depending on context, synonyms include proprietary, copyrighted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proprietary, sponsor, law, ownership, property, complainant.
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