Motion Picture
/ˈmoʊʃən ˈpɪktʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) A sequence of images recorded on film or digitally, intended to depict motion, protected under copyright law as a distinct form of audiovisual work.
The court ruled that the motion picture’s copyright was infringed.
Forms
- motion picture
- motion pictures
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'motion picture' references a copyrighted audiovisual medium that combines images and sound, distinct from mere photographs or audio recordings.
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