Authorship
/ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or fact of being the writer or originator of a work, especially literary or artistic.
The court recognized her authorship of the manuscript.
- (n.) Legal right or claim to be the originator of a work.
He asserted his authorship to claim copyright protection.
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Commentary
Authorship is critical in copyright law as it establishes the initial ownership and protects the creator's rights.
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