Copying
/ˈkɒp.i.ɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of reproducing material in any fixed form, often relevant in intellectual property law and criminal contexts.
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted software is illegal.
- (v.) Present participle of copy, referring to the process of reproducing written or digital material.
She is copying the contract for review.
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Commentary
In legal texts, 'copying' often appears as a noun describing the act or process, or as a gerund/participle form of the verb 'copy.' Clarify context to distinguish between procedural acts and substantive infringement.
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