copyright
pronunciation
How to pronounce copyright in British English:
UK [ˈkɒpiraɪt]
How to pronounce copyright in American English:
US [ˈkɑːpiraɪt]
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- Noun:
- a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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- Verb:
- secure a copyright on a written work
Word Origin
- copyright (n.)
- "the right to make or sell copies," 1735, from copy + right (n.). As a verb, from 1806 (implied in past participle adjective copyrighted).
Example
- 1. Copyright 2010 national public radio . All rights reserved .
- 2. One technology law expert had warned that the links could pass liability for copyright infringement on to facebook .
- 3. Copyright law turns 300 on friday 9th april .
- 4. Copyright both protects and stifles innovation .
- 5. It applies to unintentional use of copyright material .