copyright

US /ˈkɑː.pi.raɪt/

UK /ˈkɑː.pi.raɪt/

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the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work)

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The author holds the copyright to her novel.

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This song is protected by copyright.

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intellectual property author's rights

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to obtain a copyright for (a work)

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She plans to copyright her new book next month.

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Make sure to copyright your original artwork.

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