Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

copyright

noun

/ˈkɒpiraɪt/

Definition

A legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive control over the use and distribution of that work.

Examples

She was granted a copyright for her novel, ensuring her work would be protected.
The artist registered her artwork for copyright before displaying it in the gallery.
Violating copyright by reproducing someone else’s work without permission is illegal.

Meaning

Copyright protects the expression of ideas, rather than the ideas themselves, allowing authors, musicians, and artists to profit from their creations.