copyright

Meanings

• noun

  A legal term referring to the exclusive rights granted to the creator or owner of an original work, including its reproduction, distribution, modification, public performance, and public display.

  - "The author holds the copyright to her novel."
  - "The copyright for the song expired after 50 years."
  - "Infringing on someone's copyright is illegal."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227617"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with copyright
moppit , prophet , haplot , moppet

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Variants

List of all variants of copyright that leads to same result
copyright , copyrights , copyrightable , copyrighted , copyrighting

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Etymology

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The term 'copyright' originated in England in the late 15th century, meaning 'the right to copy'. It was later adopted by the printing industry in the 18th century to refer to the exclusive rights granted to authors and publishers.

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Trivia

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1. The first known copyright law was enacted in Venice, Italy, in 1442.

2. The copyright symbol © is not required to establish copyright protection. It is simply a notice to others that the work is copyrighted.

3. Copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years in most countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intellectual Property: A collective term that refers to creations of the mind, such as literary and artistic works, inventions, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.

2. Fair Use: A legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without the need to obtain permission from the copyright owner, for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

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Culture

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Copyright has played a significant role in the development of literature, art, music, and other creative industries. It provides creators with financial incentives to produce new works, and it ensures that their works are protected against unauthorized use. The concept of copyright has evolved over time, with changes in technology and societal norms leading to debates about the balance between the rights of creators and the public domain.

How to Memorize "copyright"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a padlock symbol to represent the concept of copyright. Visualize the creator holding the key to this lock, granting permission to others to access and use their work.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'copyright' with the idea of protection and ownership. Remember that it grants the creator exclusive rights to their original work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Copy Right' to remember the meaning of the term.

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