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copyright

/ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/

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What does copyright mean?

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. (informal) A violation of copyright law; copyright infringement.
More meanings (2)

verb

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

/ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/

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