copyright — the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute a literary, musical, or artistic work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute a literary, musical, or artistic work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
Example Sentences
- The YouTuber's video was taken down due to copyright issues with the background music.
- My grandmother copyrighted her secret kimchi recipe to prevent her nosy neighbor from stealing it.
- The copyright symbol © appears at the bottom of almost every website.
copyright
NOUN[/ˈkɑːpiraɪt/]
the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute a literary, musical, or artistic work
She stamps a copyright seal on her finished illustration before posting online.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Coined in the 18th century as a compound term meaning 'right to copy,' copyright emerged as a legal concept to protect authors' rights amid the proliferation of unauthorized book reproduction enabled by advances in printing technology.
Breakdown
copy (to reproduce) + right (legal entitlement) = the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute creative works.
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📝Examples
“The YouTuber's video was taken down due to copyright issues with the background music.”
“My grandmother copyrighted her secret kimchi recipe to prevent her nosy neighbor from stealing it.”
“The copyright symbol © appears at the bottom of almost every website.”
“He tried to copyright his dad jokes, but apparently they weren't considered 'original creative works.'”
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