copyright

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ / /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/

Etymology: Etymology tree English copy English right English copyright From copy + right.

The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.
“Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks.”
“One of the important points that would have to be examined in such a discussion would be how far the growth of this class has been artificially stimulated by the law of copyright.¹”
Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
“The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract.”
“The images are still copyright of the original artist.”
A violation of copyright law; copyright infringement.
“no copyright intended”
“Anyone accused of copyright would have sixty days to opt-out of the Copyright Claims Board process, in which case the plaintiff would have to seek legal action in court.”

Etymology: Etymology tree English copy English right English copyright From copy + right.

To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.
“Every book will be copyrighted that the publisher believes will have such a market as will justify him in going to the expense of copyrighting to prevent competition from other publishers.”
“Further, Mr. Mullins writes FOR YOU-THE-PEOPLE, copyrighting to protect listings and to make a statement—but willingly shares his work for, after all, if it is not read then of what worth is a book?”
To flag for copyright violation, to copystrike.
“I won’t play this track, I don’t wanna get copyrighted.”