Performing Rights
/ˈpɜːrfɔːrmɪŋ raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights granting the holder permission to perform a copyrighted work publicly, typically involving payment of royalties.
The musician secured performing rights to legally play the song at their concerts.
Forms
- performing rights
- performing right
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Commentary
Performing rights are usually managed by collective rights organizations to simplify royalty collection and enforcement.
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