copyright

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) 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. Noun.  (countable) Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
  3. Verb.  To place under a copyright.
  4. Verb.  To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

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