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The correct spelling is copyright.
How to pronounce copyright
/ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/
Say it like: Cop-yri-t
The correct spelling is copyright. 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. For example: "Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks."
Usage Examples
“Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks.”
“The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
verb
- 1.To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.
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