copyrights

Noun

copyright (usually uncountable, plural copyrights)

1. (usually) 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.
   • Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks.
2. (countable, usually) Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
   • The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract.
3. (informal, nonstandard, usually) A violation of copyright law; copyright infringement.
   • no copyright intended

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