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1copyright
noun copy·right \-ˌrīt\
: the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time
Full Definition of COPYRIGHT
: the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (as a literary, musical, or artistic work)
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First Known Use of COPYRIGHT
1735
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2copyright
verb
: to get a copyright for a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time
Full Definition of COPYRIGHT
transitive verb
: to secure a copyright on
— copy·right·able \-ˌrī-tə-bəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of COPYRIGHT
circa 1806
3copyright
adjective
: of or relating to a copyright
: not allowed to be copied without permission from the author, composer, etc.
Full Definition of COPYRIGHT
: secured by copyright
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First Known Use of COPYRIGHT
1870
COPYRIGHT Defined for Kids
1copyright
noun copy·right \ˈkä-pē-ˌrīt\
Definition of COPYRIGHT for Kids
: the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell the contents and form of a literary or artistic work
2copyright
verb
copy·right·edcopy·right·ing
Definition of COPYRIGHT for Kids
: to get a copyright on
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