Copyrights
/ˈkɒpiraɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights granted to the creator of original works of authorship, enabling exclusive control over use and distribution.
The author owns the copyrights to her novel.
Forms
- copyright
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Commentary
Typically used as a plural noun referring collectively to the exclusive legal rights in creative works.
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