Meaning & use
copyright
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The legal right granted to the creator of an original work to control its use, reproduction, and distribution.
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The photographer holds the copyright to every image on the website.
Using the song in the advertisement without permission violated the band's copyright.
A note on using this word
Copyright is automatic upon creation of an original work in most countries and does not require registration, though registration can strengthen legal claims.
Words with a similar meaning
intellectual property
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