Exclusive Right
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally enforceable right that grants its holder sole authority to exploit or control a specific property, asset, or benefit, precluding others from use without permission.
The copyright holder has the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the work.
- (n.) A contractual provision granting one party sole entitlement to a benefit or opportunity, barring others from claiming the same within the agreed scope.
The artist granted the gallery an exclusive right to sell his paintings for one year.
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- exclusive rights
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Commentary
Exclusive rights often require clear definition in agreements to prevent ambiguity about scope and duration; commonly encountered in intellectual property and contractual contexts.
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