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copyreich

copyreich noun: copyright, regarded as an oppressive system.

Noun

copyreich (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, informal) Copyright, regarded as an oppressive system.
    • Between that article and the arogant^([sic]) article about copyreich and trademarx enforcement, I was beginning to wonder why I still get that magazine. In fact, will I be on their mauling list forever?1995 March 1, Mark W. Sandifer, “Spring Enthusiast”, in rec.motorcycles.harley (Usenet), retrieved 17 Apr 2022
    • Ah, I forgot to check out one of the companies in the copyreich at the bottom of the page. Outflow? Sounds spammish. Oh *them*! They've been mentioned here before.2004 February 22, Android Cat, “Co$ uses Amnesty International”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet), retrieved 17 Apr 2022

Origin of copyreich

Blend of copyright + Reich.

Questions about copyreich

What does copyreich mean?
Copyreich means copyright, regarded as an oppressive system.
What part of speech is copyreich?
Copyreich is a noun.

Words near copyreich in the dictionary

  1. copyread
  2. copyreader
  3. copyreaders
  4. copyreading
  5. copyreads
  6. copyreich
  7. copyright
  8. copyright infringement
  9. copyright infringements
  10. copyright laundering
  11. copyright symbol

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