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Copyright
01
a legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.
What is "copyright"?
Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of original works, such as music, literature, art, or software, exclusive control over how their work is used and distributed. This right allows the creator to control who can reproduce, perform, display, or distribute their work and to receive compensation for its use. Copyright protection is automatic upon the creation of the work and typically lasts for a specific period, after which the work may enter the public domain and be used freely by others.
Examples
The author registered the copyright for her novel to prevent unauthorized copies.
Copyright law protects artists from having their songs stolen.
to copyright
01
to secure legal rights over an original work by registering it
Transitive: to copyright sth
Examples
The band copyrighted their new single before its release.
You should copyright your screenplay to safeguard it.
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