Meaning of the word authorship in English

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authorship

US /ˈɑː.θɚ.ʃɪp/
UK /ˈɔː.θə.ʃɪp/

Noun

the state or fact of being the writer of a book, article, or document, or the creator of a work of art

Example:
The authorship of the ancient manuscript is still debated.
She claimed sole authorship of the research paper.